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On this episode of The Big Number Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to Draymond Green's stunning proclamation that the Golden State Warriors "WILL" win the NBA title this season. They don't agree, but it did give them a good idea — which long shots COULD win the Larry O in June? Find out why the Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves all met the threshold as teams with long odds that do have a viable path to pay dirt. Come for the longshot betting tips backed up by the numbers, stay for the Sisqo "Thong Song" reenactment — this episode has it all!
(1:10) - The Big Number: our Draymond Green-level championship sleeper picks
(14:55) - Jamal Murray and the surging Denver Nuggets
(19:00) - Are we underestimating the Memphis Grizzlies?
(25:35) - Can Brunson & Anunoby elevate the New York Knicks?
(29:15) - Are we sleeping on the Timberwolves?
(33:35) - Over/Under scoreboard update
(38:20) - Does the NBA All-Star Game need to change?
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