Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves' upcoming road trip, reaction to the All-Star voting results, the improving Bobcats, and the Lakers' recent struggles in this week's edition of 5-on-5: Around the League.
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Topic One: Wolves
We'll take a look at the Wolves' upcoming road trip as rookie point guard Jonny Flynn makes his first professional appearance at Madison Square Garden.
Topic Two: All-Star React
The All-Star starters were announced last week; we now look forward to the list of reserves that will be released on Thursday. Jonah and John provide an instant reaction to the starters and insight on which players should be named as reserves.
Topic Three: Melo vs. Durant
Kevin Durant is quickly becoming a household name among NBA fans. Carmelo Anthony has established himself as one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the league. After Durant posted 31 points against Minnesota last week, the guys began to debate the star power for each player. This argument has now carried over to a spirited discussion on today's edition of 5-on-5.
Topic Four: Bobcats on the Rise
Approaching the end of this month with a January record of 9-4, the Bobcats seem to be showing strong improvement. They hold a solid spot at No. 8 in the eastern conference as Larry Brown has his squad playing exceptional defense this year.
Topic Five: Lakers' Issues?
The prohibitive favorite to win the NBA championship for the second straight year, the Lakers have experienced some struggles over the past 10 games. Jonah and John dissect the reasons behind Los Angeles' sudden lack of dominance on the floor.
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