Sam and Andrew dive into some questions regarding this season: Wemby's injury shakes things up, how much will it affect the Spurs? Luka put on a display last night, but what does it mean for the Mavericks going forward? We also discuss whether the Nets are genuinely better than the Sixers, whether the Knicks are legitimate contenders, and provide updates on teams such as the Thunder and Kings, amongst other things.

In this episode of Start the Damn Game, Andrew and Sam discuss everything you need to know as the NBA enters the second half of the season. Are the Cavaliers a legitimate contender in the East? Can anyone break away from the group in the West besides the Thunder? We also discuss the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved Player races, as well as our early predictions for who will win the title.

Time Breakdown

2:00-7:30 (Cleveland Cavaliers)

7:30-21:40 (The Eastern Conference as a whole)

21:40-22:50 (Who WILL win the East?)

22:50-25:30 (OKC Thunder)

25:30-33:45 (The "Wild West")

33:45-36:00 (Who is the MVP?)

36:00-40:00 (Who is the Rookie of the Year?)

40:00-43:00 (Who is the Most Improved Player?)

43:00-end (WHO WILL WIN THE FINALS?)

In this episode of Start the Damn Game, Andrew Eastwick and Sam Heuser discuss NBA All-Star Weekend, analyzing what works, what doesn't, and how the league could get better. From Adam Silver's vision for the game, to the rise of international players, we discuss whether the All-Star Game is still relevant and what changes might make it worth seeing again. Plus, what does this weekend indicate for the NBA's future?