Early Jayson Tatum returns, Shai's statement win & rookie award check-in
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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down Jayson Tatum's first two games back from injury. They discuss what they liked, his usage, how his minutes have been dispersed, and things they're looking for moving forward.

Next, the guys discuss the latest epic battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. Was there anything to learn about this game tactically, or was it simply a great game? And it had to be asked: did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially slam the door for MVP with his performance? 

From there, the guys check in on a couple of reeling teams in the Eastern Conference: the top-seeded Detroit Pistons (four straight losses) and the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers (1-4 in March). Are they just going through a bit of turbulence, or are there real flaws here worth acknowledging?

Finally, Steve talks through his latest Rookie Rankings, and they both share what their Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie teams would look like as of today.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

2:45 Jayson Tatum + Boston Celtics discussion
24:05 Thunder-Nuggets
41:15 Pistons concern levels
51:40 Sixers concern levels
59:04 Let's talk rookies

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images

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