On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes former Bucks executive Seth Partnow, now an NBA analyst for The Athletic, to play a game of Small Sample Size Theater with the first two nights of games. Topics include Game 1 losses by the Lakers, Nets and Nuggets, early returns from Paolo Banchero, and the ball dominance of James Harden, Luka Doncic and Trae Young. Be the first to preorder Sports Illustrated’s new book on the Lakers, The Greatest Show on Earth, available here: https://bit.ly/Lakers75. Use promo code LAKERS30 for a 30% discount.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy