The Zach Lowe Show SGA and Bam’s Record Breaking Nights!
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Mar 13, 2026 
Rob Mahoney, sharp NBA writer known for deep analysis, and Jon Krawczynski, Timberwolves beat reporter and team insider. They discuss Shea Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic scoring streak and what it means for MVP talk. They react to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point outburst and the context around it. Then they dig into Minnesota’s slump, lineup questions, and the urgency for a defensive reset.
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Use Chet Against Big-Switch Defensive Schemes
- Counter teams that stick bigs on wings by using Chet Holmgren to secure rebounds and play both physical and positional minutes.
- Rob noted Chet's board work and flexibility compensate for Isaiah Hartenstein's absence.
AJ Mitchell Shows He Can Anchor Wing Minutes
- AJ Mitchell's emergence as a starter signals respect from opponents and fills wing-minute gaps when Jalen Williams is injured.
- Rob and Zach praised Mitchell's 6-of-10 night and Jalen Williams' six-man-esque impact.
Lakers Defense Tightened By Zone And Role Clarity
- Lakers have improved defensively without LeBron by mixing zone and switching to simplify matchups and tighten containment.
- Rob Mahoney credited Luke Kennard's emergence and shifting zone shapes for better perimeter control.