In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed an awkward moment at Indiana Fever rookie star Caitlin Clark's introductory press conference Wednesday. After that, Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell joined the show to discuss the Bulls beating the Hawks in the play-in tournament Wednesday to advance to face the Heat on Friday. The Bulls-Heat winner will earn the No. 8 seed in the East in the playoffs, and Miami star Jimmy Butler is expected to miss the game due to a knee injury. Later, BetMGM ambassador Chris Chelios joined the program to discuss the Winter Classic returning to Chicago, as the Blackhawks will host the Blues at Wrigley Field on New Year's Eve.