48 Minutes: Episode #8 (1/9/2023)

0:43 ... Opening thoughts from "World B" on Kemba Walker, who was released by Dallas, and Ross' thoughts on the Tyrese Haliburton/LaMelo Ball point guard matchup from Sunday.

3:40 ... With Kevin Durant likely to miss a month with an MCL injury, Bruce wonders if Kyrie Irving is capable of carrying the Nets until KD returns.

6:26 ... Which Brooklyn players besides Kyrie need to step up in Durant's absence?

12:19 ... The Lakers have been playing well recently behind the incredible leadership of LeBron James, who is playing like vintage LeBron in his 20th NBA season.

18:44 ... The other team in LA, the Clippers have hit the skids, losing 6 straight games. How did things so wrong for Kawhi Leonard's crew?

23:20 ... How would a team of the best International players fare against a team of the best American players? The guys examine all the matchups.

36:14 ... Ross attempts to stump Bruce and "World B" in a new game called "Too Cool for School" where our "experts" attempt to answer questions about colleges attended by several NBA players.

40:16 ... Since we're at the exact mid-point of the regular season, the crew gives out their mid-season awards.

50:55 ... The Best Bets gambling segment features over/under prop bets on Donovan Mitchell and Lauri Markkanen as Mitchell returns to Utah on Tuesday.

53:11... Final Thoughts on the multiple OKC Williamses and the search for defense around the league.

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