Can the Celtics Survive Without Tatum? Embiid’s Ceiling, OKC Threats & MVP Odds | EP 31

Tone, Rush, and Jarrett are back with a loaded episode of the Corner 3 Podcast, breaking down the biggest NBA storylines heading into the second half of the season.

The crew kicks things off with a full NBA All-Star recap, then dives into the biggest question in the East: What is the real ceiling of the Philadelphia 76ers if Joel Embiid is finally healthy for a playoff run?

They also debate whether battling injuries and adversity actually helps teams in the postseason — and whether the Boston Celtics can realistically reach the Finals without Jayson Tatum.

Out West, the conversation shifts to the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, plus a deep dive into MVP odds for Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown.

Other major topics include:

• The NBA’s 65-game rule possibly changing next season

• Why the Detroit Pistons desperately need another shooter

• Whether Cade can sustain this offensive workload

• Are the Cleveland Cavaliers legitimate Finals contenders?

• Which teams are vulnerable to falling into the Play-In Tournament

• The under-the-radar teams nobody is talking about that could make playoff noise

If you’re looking for real NBA debate, playoff forecasting, MVP conversations, and honest analysis — this episode is for you.

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Chapters 🎙️

(00:00) Intro

(01:46) All Star recap

(15:47) 76ers ceiling with a possible healthy Embiid

(21:28) Does adversity from injuries help teams in playoffs?

(23:28) Can Celtics get to finals without Tatum?

(26:07) Biggest threat to OKC and Spurs

(31:33) Cade and Jaylen Brown MVP odds

(34:01) 65 game rule changed next year

(44:38) Pistons need another shooter

(47:01) Can Cade keep this load up?

(01:00:18) Cavs finals run?

(01:10:48) Who’s vulnerable to fall into play in?

(01:14:44) Teams nobody is talking about that can make noise in playoffs

(01:21:16) Games

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