NBA West Squad: Will Injuries Derail Dallas Mavericks Playoff Push?
In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West, your Locked On hosts discuss the current state of the West as the playoff picture continues to take shape. With Nick Angstadt hosting, the panel includes Matt Moore, Rylan Styles, Matt George, Jackson Gatlin, and Andy Kamenetzky.
They debate sleeper teams, fraudulent contenders, and future prospects in the West. The hosts analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder’s potential, the Houston Rockets’ surprising success, and the challenges facing other teams. They explore the importance of playoff experience, shooting consistency, and coaching in determining postseason success.
The show also touches on the rebuilding strategies of bottom-tier teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs. Throughout the discussion, the hosts offer insights into team dynamics, player development, and the ever-changing landscape of the Western Conference.
0:00 Intro
5:34 Thunder’s playoff potential questioned
11:06 Most fraudulent Western Conference team
16:47 Thunder’s strengths and progression
28:23 Blazers as potential buy-low opportunity
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14 Comments
the curse has been broken thj is gone Dwight and maxi are out. let the winning begin, as I been trying to tell all of you for a while now. you cannot win with thj, maxi and Dwight, now that they are gone the winning can begin
"Not going to be a dearon fox type trade" great timing
After last season how could anyone think this team is even close to out of the hunt?
By the time we're healthy again, we're gonna be the most dangerous Play-in team ever. Sweep 7 or 8/ 9 or 10th. Then we gonna mess up Memphis or Houston
Just get Luka back. People are forgetting the Luka took way less talented teams to the playoffs and actually the Western Conference finals.
I actually really like what Matt has to say
Mavs’ injuries are a result of the system/roster construction, not bad luck
The Thunder have the most delusional fanbase/media. Apparently they took Dallas to the wire? 😂 if it weren’t for the mavericks shooting 64% from the free throw line in game 3 (season low) during a game that came down to the last possession, it would’ve been over in 5. OKC fans “but the teams scored the same amount of points 😭.” That would be a great stat if you didn’t win by 20+ in game 1
As an older individual that was one of the best age jokes I’ve ever heard
The Thunder are overrated. They are trying to prop up SGA when Luka really is a lot better. The media wants anyone to be the face of the league except Jokic and Luka. It is laughable.
Give me Luka in the playoffs and I wouldn't be afraid of any team.
The nuggets guy is annoying and delusional af.
matt moore is so annoying. denver is by far the biggest fraudulent team in the west. their depth is horrible
8:37 was thinking the same thing Nick 😂