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    John Schuhmann on NBA Power Rankings, Zion and the Pelicans Move Up to #2

    enDecember 12, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Monday Dec. 12th... Sarah Kustok talks with John Schuhmann about his latest NBA Power Rankings. Why the Warriors have the biggest Home / Road differential in league history, and if Zion Williamson and the Pelicans can sustain their hot run in the West.

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