#359 How Legit is OKC? Bucks Improved Defense, LeBron Reaches 40k, and Haliburton’s Slump

In this episode we are going to recap the weekend's primetime slate of NBA games, what can hold back OKC, LeBron reaching 40k points, Bucks improved defense, and Tyrese Haliburton’s struggles. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls Producer: John Tortorelli This episode of the Pick a Side Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/pickaside for 10% off your first month. PrizePicks: Use code ‘PAS’ for a 100% deposit match up to $100 and to help out the pod! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS For an Extra Episode Weekly Subscribe to our Patreon or Spotify! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Spotify Subscription: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pick-a-side/subscribe Follow Pick a Side: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21 00:00 Intro 00:43 Join BetterHelp 02:39 Riv Gets Jersey from Santos 03:52 Drew Twitch and 2K League Talk 15:07 What we learned from past weekend primetime games 33:27 Lebron hits 40k 46:53 OKCs Playoff Chances 01:11:53 Current OKC vs KD, Russ & Harden 01:29:55 How far can OKC go in the playoffs? 01:33:17 This week in the NBA 01:33:31 Injuries in the NBA 01:35:07 What throwback players translate todays NBA 01:49:33 SGA in historic company and Wolves clutch problems 01:53:19 Should NBA divisions mean more? 01:57:30 Bucks finding their stride? 02:11:12 Why is Haliburton struggling?