Tatum's Cathartic MSG Return & The Houston Rockets Catch Fire (w/ Evan Turner)

About this episode

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner discuss Jayson Tatum's return to Madison Square Garden and the Houston Rockets' playoff potential.

Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down Joel Embiid’s unlucky case of appendicitis, then discuss Jayson Tatum’s triumphant return to Madison Square Garden less than a year after tearing his Achilles there in the playoffs. They also examine whether the Houston Rockets’ recent winning streak is enough to carry them deep into the playoffs and the tight MVP race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Chris Mannix

Guest: Evan Turner

Topics covered

• Joel Embiid
• Jayson Tatum
• Madison Square Garden
• Houston Rockets
• MVP race
• Cooper Flagg
• Kon Knueppel

Keywords

• appendicitis
• Achilles
• winning streak

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