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Los Angeles Clippers silence critics with James Harden’s 55-point explosion, snapping a three-game skid against the Charlotte Hornets. Are the Clippers finally back in playoff contention, or is this just a fleeting moment amid a tumultuous season? Rylan Stiles and Andy Kaminsky break down Harden’s dominance, Kawhi Leonard’s return, lingering injury concerns, and the Clippers’ uphill battle for consistency. Plus, promising signs for the Hornets’ youth movement as Con Knipple and Ryan Kalkbrenner flash upside.

Orlando Magic deliver a statement win over the New York Knicks behind Franz Wagner’s 37 points, Desmond Bane’s shooting surge, and Jalen Suggs’s clutch hustle plays. Is Orlando cementing itself as an Eastern Conference powerhouse? The hosts discuss Desmond Bane’s impact, the Magic’s improved spacing, and why they’re back in the conversation for a top-four seed. Additional coverage includes the Detroit Pistons’ ascent with Cade Cunningham, questions around the Dallas Mavericks’ direction, and Russell Westbrook’s revenge-fueled night for the Sacramento Kings.

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