Jonathan Raymond and RJ Mickelson take stock of the powerful Western Conference, the disappointing New York City teams and the rest of the NBA as it hits the All-Star break and gears up for the second half. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
Extra Time podcast: At half time in the NBA, who is winning and why are the New York sides struggling – Ep 19
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