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which is like ostensibly a similar model, right?
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Like driven by one primary creator.
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Granted, there's no J-Dub in Detroit, but a defense first team that tries and works really hard on that end.
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And that's kind of where they hang their hat.
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It's a similar formula, but they don't have like the, oh, we can play big and small flexibility necessarily, unless you're just super into B-ball Paul, which go with God.
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Many are, many are though.
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Look, he's a fine player, but he's not a playoff answer.
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And that's the issue with a lot of Detroit's role players and supporting cast is like these guys are good players.
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They're clearly up to performing in the regular season.
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They've had some good wins even without Cade.
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It's just hard to think that this group as constructed has everything they need to outlast what's an increasing list in the Eastern Conference.
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But they need more and they need more.
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And it's going to be their kind of project for the offseason, I suspect.
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But let's get through it first.
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And to kind of round this out, we've got the Lakers at 3%, the Wolves at 2%, the Rockets at 2%, and the Hornets, Magic, Heat, Sixers, Hodgepodge at 1% apiece.
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Because...
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I think this is respectful to the Hornets, but also Vegas, or in this case, FanDuel, will take anybody's money.
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So if you would like to bet on the Hornets or the Sixers to win the title, they're not going to turn you away.
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Right.
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But Isaiah, hit us with the next question from Kevin.