In this episode, Mitchell and Adam discuss the exciting start of the NBA season, touching on various themes such as gambling scandals affecting the league, the atmosphere of home openers, and the performances of different teams. They also delve into the impact of injuries on player performance and team success, the innovations in broadcasting that enhance viewer experience, and the resurgence of trading cards as a popular hobby. The conversation highlights the competitive spirit of the NBA and the joy of collecting sports memorabilia.

00:00 Introduction to NBA's Opening Week

02:07 Gambling Scandals in the NBA

11:57 Home Opener Experiences

22:28 Team Performances and Surprises

30:41 Offensive Struggles and Player Dynamics

33:25 Pistons' Shooting Struggles

35:27 Injury Concerns in the NBA

36:57 Intensity of Early Season Games

39:07 Broadcasting Quality in the NBA

41:48 NBA's New Broadcast Partners

46:54 The Evolution of Sports Card Collecting

Adam and Mitch start their final week of the Anatomy of a Franchise project with Adam's hometown team, the San Antonio Spurs. A team that was synonymous with winning during the 2000's and 2010's, that is known for its history of big men that continues with Wemby joining the franchise.

Adam and Mitch finish the Boston Celtics week with their game's breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 7 "Russell's Final Game"

- 1986 ECSF vs Hawks Game 5 "Best Quarter of Basketball"

- 2008 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 4 "Crazy Comeback against Lakers"

Adam and Mitch move to the Northeast for Mitch's favorite team, the Boston Celtics. The franchise with the most NBA titles, some of the game's biggest names, and a crazy amount of rivalries throughout its history. Below are the three games we will be watching for Friday's games breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Lakers

- 1986 ECSF Game 5 vs Hawks

- 2008 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Lakers

Adam and Mitch wrap up Wolves week with the games breakdown.

- 2004 WCSF Game 7 "KG's Masterpiece" (05:40)

- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets (22:16)

- 2022 1st Round Game 4 "KAT's Best IQ Game"

Adam and Mitch are coming down the home stretch with their third-to-final team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. A team that struggled for nearly the first decade they were in the league before bringing in the Franchise's best player, Kevin Garnett. They discuss the limited success of KG's tenure, the 2010's mediocrity, and the rise of the 2020s.

Here are the 3 games to watch for Friday's episode:

- 2004 WCSF Game 7 vs Kings

- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets

- 2022 1st Round Game 4 vs Grizzlies

Adam and Mitch wrap up Pistons week with the game's breakdown.

- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 "Thomas Bum Ankle" (04:37)

- 1997 1st Round vs Hawks "Hill's best Pistons Team" (25:18)

- 2004 ECF vs Pacers "Tayshaun Prince Block" (44:21)

Adam and Mitch go to the Motor City, where the Detroit Pistons and their three titles in Franchise history are waiting for them. A team built on defense and team basketball. With the "Bad Boys" of the 80's to the total underdogs of the early 2000s, this team has had its share of success, but also been a bottom-feeder of the league since 2010.

Here are the three games to watch for Friday's game breakdown:

- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Lakers

- 1997 1st Round Game 5 vs Hawks

- 2004 ECF Game 2 vs Pacers