Puff Puff Pick NBA Talk with Wells Episode #6

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@MrWells840105Dec 25, 2025

The Spaces centers on NBA Christmas Day hoops, hosted by Radio Wells with cohost K&B (aka Parley Jesus), plus Nikki/Lady Locks, KP, Rich, Doc, and Peasy. Wells frames the slate as the best non‑playoff week, shares shoutouts and programming notes, then dives into picks: Spurs over Thunder (Wembanyama’s impact, Spurs’ depth), Warriors to win with big nights from Steph and Klay, and Luka Dončić primed for 50. For Nuggets vs Timberwolves, Wells expects a Jokic triple‑double but a Wolves win on an Anthony Edwards show‑out; Jamal Murray to play well. A 19‑leg parlay is posted (FanDuel link in chat) combining player props across the Christmas games. Wells explains “double‑double”/“triple‑double” to Richie. Draymond Green’s recent conduct sparks debate and a Charles Oakley comparison. The group reminisces on favorite Christmas games (Warriors vs Cavs classics, Heat vs Lakers, Shaq vs Kobe). Rich guarantees Thunder at home, and Wells jokes about the “loser” label if guarantees miss. The session closes with holiday wishes and a reminder: remember Wells called Luka for 50.

Session Summary: NBA Christmas slate, betting card, and community banter

Participants and roles

  • Radio Wells (host): Runs the space, frames topics, offers picks, and moderates discussion.
  • K&B aka Parlay Jesus (co-host): Betting-focused, shares and links a large parlay; provides lines/props context.
  • Nikki (aka The Voice, Lady Locks): Mentioned as part of the programming; brief cameo (“I ain’t drinking”).
  • KP: Veteran voice in the room; nostalgic NBA/boxing takes; skeptical about NBA “fixing” and warns about risky punch bets; shares favorite gifts/games.
  • Doc: Regular contributor; joins the gifts/games nostalgia segment.
  • Rich: First-time participant; strong Thunder-at-home stance; engages in Curry/Luka predictions and hypothetical boxing segment.
  • Zo: Adds game/picks anecdotes, including a 2023 Christmas win story.
  • Rashi: New to betting concepts; asks about double/triple-double; shares recent best gift (class ring; graduating soon).
  • Peasy: Shouted out by Wells; limited direct input.

Announcements and programming notes

  • Weekly picks and shows:
    • Football picks: Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays (host & co-host crew).
    • “Dog in the Yard” / “Welcome to the Dog House”: Tuesdays; youth-focused initiative.
    • Friday: “Sip Sip in the Paint” (Nikki’s segment; playful note that Nikki jokes about not drinking).
    • Lady Locks & Star: TikTok live shows; link provided during the session.
  • Shoutouts: Nikki (The Voice/Lady Locks), the Syndicate community, and regulars Dog/Doc/KP/Peasy.

NBA Christmas slate: core predictions and viewpoints

  • Overall context: Participants view Christmas Day as the biggest regular-season showcase outside the playoffs—continuous marquee games from midday through late night.

  • Knicks vs Cavaliers

    • Wells leans Knicks to win.
    • Expects Donovan Mitchell to have a strong individual game even if Cleveland falls short; Darius Garland also mentioned in props later.
    • Wells later walks back enthusiasm for Julius Randle in a lighthearted “recant” moment (note: separate from props, see below).

  • Spurs vs Thunder

    • Wells’ pick: Spurs upset the Thunder.
    • Rationale: Spurs’ depth; Wembanyama’s transformative rim protection and matchup disruption—forces OKC to alter their entire attack in the paint. Notes Spurs beat OKC about a week prior.
    • Player call-outs: Victor Wembanyama (Wemby) to have a strong game; Stephon Castle highlighted as a potential standout for the Spurs; support from other young Spurs.
    • Counterpoint: Rich guarantees Thunder win at home (stakes community ribbing if wrong). Co-host frames it as a “safe pick” given venue but notes tradition of friendly accountability.

  • Warriors game (Christmas performance expectations)

    • Group consensus: “Christmas Steph is different.”
    • Wells: Predicts Steph Curry will go off; also thinks Klay Thompson could produce a vintage “Klay game.”
    • Rich: Pushes higher ceiling (Curry 50 and ~8 threes).
    • General sentiment: Expect fireworks from the Splash Bros.

  • Mavericks vs Suns (Luka vs KD)

    • Wells: Bold call—Luka Doncic scores 50 on Christmas (“one player always has a crazy Christmas game; this year it’s Luka”).
    • Co-host: Sets market baseline (books project ~32+ points) but agrees Luka tends to elevate vs KD.
    • Note: There was mixed mention of Amen Thompson guarding Luka—a likely conflation with Rockets personnel; the room’s central matchup framing was Luka vs KD.

  • Nuggets vs Timberwolves

    • Wells: Jokic to record a triple-double but Nuggets to lose.
    • Reasons: Ant-Man (Anthony Edwards) “shows out”; Jamal Murray still has a good game, but Minnesota edges it.

  • Lakers notes

    • Co-host inquiry: Anthony Davis double-double? Wells: Yes (ten-plus rebounds as part of it).
    • Wells mentions Austin Reaves’ current scoring form (asserts ~27 ppg; presented as in-room claim rather than verified stat).

Player performance calls and locks

  • “Locks”/High-confidence calls:

    • Steph Curry to deliver on Christmas (multiple participants).
    • Luka Doncic to hit 50 (Wells’ headline prediction).
    • Jokic triple-double (Wells) even in a losing effort.
    • Wembanyama as matchup-changer vs OKC.

  • Additional bold claims from the room:

    • Cooper Flagg (Duke freshman) being “the talk of Christmas” and potentially posting a triple-double—note: this is NCAA chatter mixed into an NBA day discussion; emphasized as participant speculation.

19-leg parlay (FanDuel link shared by Parlay Jesus)

Stake: $4 to potentially return ~$590 (exact platform payout implied). Legs (as stated in-room, mapping garbled names to likely targets):

  • Anthony Edwards: 25+ points.
  • Nikola Jokic: 10+ rebounds.
  • Jamal Murray: 2+ made threes.
  • Donte DiVincenzo: 2+ made threes.
  • De’Aaron Fox: 15+ points.
  • Jalen Williams (OKC wing): 15+ points.
  • Victor Wembanyama: 15+ points.
  • Stephon Castle (Spurs): 15+ points.
  • Jalen/Jaylin Williams (OKC) to make at least one three (room said “Jaylen Williams”: likely the wing Jalen Williams hitting 1+ three).
  • Cason Wallace: 1+ steal.
  • Victor Wembanyama: 2+ blocks.
  • Darius Garland: 15+ points.
  • Donovan Mitchell: 25+ points.
  • Josh Hart: 6+ rebounds (listed as “hard,” clarified here).
  • Karl-Anthony Towns: 8+ rebounds.
  • Jalen Brunson: 2+ made threes.
  • Anthony Davis: double-double.
  • Steph Curry: 25+ points. Notes:
  • The co-host dropped a link that, when followed, auto-populates the slip in FanDuel for ease of placement.
  • The slip was attributed to KP’s research for several components (co-host gives credit).

Clarification: what is a double-double or triple-double?

  • Wells explains: A triple-double is double digits in three stat categories (typically points, rebounds, and assists)—e.g., 10+ points, 10+ rebounds, 10+ assists. A double-double is double-digit totals in two categories (e.g., points + rebounds).

Debate: Draymond Green’s role, conduct, and comps

  • Wells’ critique: Frustration with Draymond’s recent on-court conduct (leaving for the locker room after a heated huddle, suspension history). States he’s “over” Draymond’s antics despite previously respecting his defensive value and championship pedigree.
  • Counterpoints:
    • Co-host: Emphasizes Draymond’s college pedigree and that his role with the Warriors maximizes his impact; suggests he’d adapt elsewhere.
    • Comparisons: Draymond likened to a “new-age Charles Oakley” (physical enforcer role). KP adds historical context: Oakley’s era allowed more overt physicality; today’s rules constrain how flagrant a modern enforcer can be.
    • Incident reference: The Jordan Poole punch surfaced as an example of Draymond’s volatility.
  • Consensus: Mixed—acknowledgment of Draymond’s Hall-of-Fame résumé and defensive IQ, alongside clear concern about discipline and fit beyond Golden State.

Favorite Christmas NBA games (nostalgia)

  • Warriors vs Cavaliers (KD, Steph, Klay vs LeBron, Kyrie): Kyrie Irving’s game-winner highlighted—Wells reposted that clip.
  • Heat vs Lakers (LeBron’s Miami era): Multiple participants put these battles “up there.”
  • Kobe vs Shaq (Heat-Lakers, mid-2000s): Remembered as a marquee Christmas showdown, including sequence with Bynum and physical exchanges.

Personal stories: best Christmas gifts

  • KP: First Nintendo (individual game cassettes era).
  • Wells: First game system; Double Dribble as a favorite early title.
  • Co-host: Early Xbox era (pre-Xbox Live ubiquity; antenna setup memories).
  • Doc: Console with Mortal Kombat; also loved NFL/NBA Street on PlayStation.
  • Crash Bandicoot memories (PS/PS2 era) shared.
  • Rashi: Class ring (graduating in a couple weeks)—current top gift.

Miscellaneous: team trust for betting

  • Sixers “ban list” sentiment from co-host/KP due to injury volatility (Embiid) and perceived stat-line anomalies (e.g., Tyrese Maxey discussion). Skepticism about NBA “fixing” surfaced briefly.

Boxing tangent: taking a punch from Mike Tyson for $90M

  • Rich: Would take the punch for $90M; prioritizes financial outcome for family if worst-case.
  • KP: Strong caution—non-boxers can be killed by elite-power punches; underscores Tyson’s historical speed, peekaboo defense, and power advantage over taller opponents; stresses respect for Tyson’s greatness and risk reality.
  • Group: Lively debate; some bravado, some realism; ultimately mixed views on risk vs reward.

Closing and highlights to remember

  • Wells’ marquee call: Luka Doncic scores 50 on Christmas.
  • Expect Steph Curry to deliver, with potential for Klay to join the fireworks.
  • Spurs at Thunder: Room split—Wells picks Spurs (Wemby effect), Rich guarantees Thunder at home.
  • Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Jokic triple-double in a loss; Ant Edwards to shine.
  • Community sign-off: Merry Christmas wishes, enjoy family time and the full NBA slate, and follow the posted parlay link if aligned with the picks.

Notes on tone and content

  • The room is informal and animated; strong language and playful roasting are part of the culture. This summary neutralizes the language while preserving the substance of predictions, debates, and anecdotes.