Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Cade Cowboy’s Up, First Team All-NBA, and the Truth About Darryn Peterson
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Feb 20, 2026 They break down Cade Cunningham’s eye-catching Garden performance and whether Detroit can be a real title threat. They debate All-NBA ballot choices and the fairness of the voting process. A wild Five-Minute rant ties New York’s cultural weight to basketball moments. They also unpack Darryn Peterson’s medical questions and how teams evaluate draft availability.
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Cade Puts Pistons In MVP Discussion
- Cade Cunningham's performance against the Knicks signals he's entered the MVP conversation.
- Max and Rich argue Detroit's roster needs a reliable secondary scorer to translate regular-season dominance into playoff success.
Pistons Need A Playoff Robin
- Detroit's system looks playoff-ready but lacks a clear secondary go-to scorer.
- Coaches will blitz Cade, so they need a dependable bucket-getter beside him.
East Is Wide Open — Timing Matters
- The Eastern Conference is wide open with many conditional contenders.
- Health and timing (Tatum's return, trade additions) will decide if Celtics, Knicks, Sixers or Cavs claim the top spots.