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First Week Orientation

Justin, Rob, and Wos talk Damian Lillard’s return, and what to make of the underperforming Clippers, Nets, and Sixers

By Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
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Justin, Rob, and Wos present their overreactions from the first week of NBA play. They discuss the impressive play from Damian Lillard and the Portland Trailblazers (0 1:48). Later, they debate whether the underperformance of teams such as the Clippers (16:12), Nets (25:14), and Sixers (38:13) should raise any concerns. Finally, they highlight the level of talent in the league right now compared to previous years (56:50), and give some love to Pascal Siakam (63:05).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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