Rising Heat, Jokic’s 104-point weekend & key NBA Cup questions

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Jason Timpf to discuss seven big takeaways from last weekend's NBA action before previewing the NBA Cup. The duo kick things off with the red-hot Miami Heat and Tyler Herro’s breakout play. With Herro stepping up, the guys discuss how Miami might have actually benefitted by not trading for Damian Lillard. From there, they dive into the Philadelphia 76ers, as Joel Embiid looks dominant, and Jason wonders if Philly has finally turned the corner—provided they can stay healthy. They also discuss Brandon Miller, who’s been impressing early for Charlotte, and the Indiana Pacers, for whom things might get ugly with Tyrese Haliburton in a slump. KOC and Jason also hit on Cooper Flagg, the Brandon Ingram injury and the Denver Nuggets. The NBA Cup is front and center, with the guys analyzing Milwaukee Bucks title chances and Giannis’ career-best play. Plus, they break down the Orlando Magic, the rising Oklahoma City Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks—with Jason even picking Dallas as his favorite to win it all. Finally, they wrap with Golden State Warriors drama around Draymond Green’s benching and the balance between veterans and young talent in today’s NBA before getting musical with some discussion around the Las Vegas Sphere, the Grateful Dead and John Mayer's impact on music. (1:00) - Heat are coming alive (5:00) - Are the Sixers turning a corner? (9:05) - Brandon Miller is taking a leap (14:10) - Things could get ugly for the Pacers (18:35) - Capture the Flagg (24:00) - Does the Brandon Ingram injury actually help the New Orleans Pelicans? (27:20) - Do the Nuggets still have a chance? (36:45) - NBA cup preview (1:05:45) - The Vegas Sphere, the Grateful Dead & John Mayer 📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuT Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv