NBA: Spoken Truth Podcast discuss the Bulls success, Knicks struggles

On the latest episode of the Spoken Truth Podcast with Danny Murphy, Tunde Aduroja, and Chas Post, we talked about the Bulls immediate defensive improvement, if the Nets can still win a championship this season, the Knicks recent losing streak, a potential Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and Suns, and much more! The full episode of the Spoken Truth Podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube as we analyze and cover the NBA's current events.

Chicago ranks 7th in defensive efficiency, allowing just 107.4 points per game, as additions Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso have fueled an aggressive perimeter defense. Chicago currently sits at 17-10, good enough for second place in the Eastern Conference, despite already beating the first place Nets twice this season. Brooklyn is 20-8 and has won three straight since losing to the Bulls a week ago, including a comeback victory over Detroit behind Kevin Durant’s league-best 51 points.

The Knicks are going in the opposite direction, losing four straight games and falling to 12-16. Kemba Walker has been removed from the rotation entirely after averaging 11.7 points and 3.1 assists on a career-low 24.5 minutes. Meanwhile, Golden State and Phoenix have been the two best teams in the NBA with a combined 45-10 record, and split two matchups last week. The Warriors were +14 following a blowout on Friday night, prior to a Christmas Day meeting.

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