No Dunks The Drop | SGA Breaks Wilt's Record & Our 3rd Annual NBA Oscars
Mar 13, 2026
They break down Shea Gilgeous-Alexander’s record-breaking scoring streak and why it matters. They recap a Nuggets comeback without Wembanyama and late-game performances around the league. A playful NBA Oscars segment hands out awards for best games, supporting stars, and highlight reels. Plus a Worst of the Week round with cringe clips from personalities and on-court moments.
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Assess Historic Streaks By Efficiency And Context
- If you evaluate a historic scoring streak, adjust for era differences but also weigh consistency and efficiency as core evidence of greatness.
- The hosts recommend noting true shooting and clutch production (SGA's 67% TS) rather than raw era comparisons.
Depth Explains Thunder And Celtics Consistency
- The Thunder and Celtics both display roster depth that keeps them elite even when stars are out, making potential playoff matchups intriguing.
- Hosts highlight Thunder bench creators (AJ Mitchell) and Celtics offensive rebound strength as matchup levers.
Nuggets Comeback Fueled By Jokic Murray Duo
- Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray formed the core of a Nuggets comeback, combining a 31-20 triple-double and a 39-point night to erase a 20-point deficit.
- Denver shifted to small-ball and rode its starters in the second half, exploiting slower Spurs bigs like Mason Plumlee in pick-and-rolls.