In this episode of Hoopatheticals, Jez and Tommy discuss the recent performance of the Milwaukee Bucks and the impact of Pat Bev on the team. They also analyze the defensive struggles of Brook Lopez and the contributions of players like Bobby Portis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The hosts then move on to a heat check segment, where they share their thoughts on the Celtics, LeBron James, and Dante DiVincenzo. Finally, they discuss teams with challenging fan loyalty, including the Brooklyn Nets and the Detroit Pistons. The conversation covers the struggles and disappointments of several NBA teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, and Utah Jazz. The hosts also play a game of Two Truths and a Lie and conclude with the Agent Cody Banks segment.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Check-in with the Bucks

03:05 Impact of Pat Bev on the Bucks

05:58 Brook Lopez's Defensive Struggles

07:58 Discussion on Pat Connaughton

10:03 Heat Check Segment: Celtics, LeBron, and Dante DiVincenzo

22:55 Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons

23:39 The Tragedy of the Toronto Raptors

25:11 The Pitiful Charlotte Hornets

27:19 The Confusing Utah Jazz

29:36 Two Truths and a Lie

32:42 Agent Cody Banks