Summary In this episode, the hosts review the recent NBA games and discuss the standout performances and key moments. They cover games such as Cleveland vs. Houston, Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia, Memphis vs. New Orleans, and more. They highlight the renaissance of the Chicago Bulls and the dominance of teams like Milwaukee and Philadelphia. The hosts also discuss the return of Ja Morant and the impressive performances of players like Joel Embiid and LeBron James. Overall, it was an exciting week in the NBA with several surprising results and standout performances. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the recent performance of the Chicago Bulls and the changes they have made to improve their game. They also talk about the front office strategy and the need for a hard reset to ensure long-term success. The lack of order and logic in the team's play is highlighted as an area of concern. The conversation also touches on the Lakers' position and potential trades, the dominance of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and upcoming exciting games. The hosts conclude by discussing their plans for the New Year's edition and future episodes. Takeaways The Chicago Bulls are experiencing a renaissance and have emerged as a strong team in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee and Philadelphia have shown dominance in their recent games, with standout performances from players like Joel Embiid and LeBron James. The return of Ja Morant has had a significant impact on the Memphis Grizzlies' performance. Cleveland has shown resilience and has been performing well despite injuries. Toronto's struggles continue, and they have faced several disappointing losses. The Chicago Bulls have shown improvement in their recent performance, with wins against strong teams and a better defensive ranking. The front office strategy of the Bulls has led to a lack of clear direction and a need for a hard reset to achieve long-term success. The team's play lacks order and logic, which hinders their performance on the court. The Lakers are considering trades, and the Timberwolves have been dominant in their recent games. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Review 03:08 Cleveland vs. Houston 06:19 Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 09:03 Memphis vs. New Orleans 10:40 Cleveland's Performance and Injury Concerns 13:32 Chicago's Renaissance and Three-Point Shooting 15:32 Golden State's Victory over New York 18:23 Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors 20:31 Milwaukee's Dominance and Philadelphia's Strength 23:06 Return of Ja Morant and Memphis' Performance 25:15 Portland's Victory over Phoenix 27:04 Philadelphia's Win against Minnesota 28:00 Toronto's Loss to Utah 32:00 Highlights of Wednesday's Games 36:35 Milwaukee's Win over New York 39:36 Atlanta's Victory against Memphis 41:24 Toronto's Loss to Utah 42:20 Cleveland's Win over Chicago 43:11 Chicago Bulls' Recent Performance 45:23 Front Office Strategy and Long-Term Success 49:34 The Need for a Hard Reset 50:02 Lack of Order and Logic in Team Play 53:30 Lakers' Position and Potential Trades 54:05 Minnesota Timberwolves' Dominance 55:25 Upcoming Exciting Games 56:42 New Year's Edition and Future Plans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nbaplus/message