5 NBA Reactions: OKC still lethal on defense, Celtics contenders, Lakers, Wolves, Nuggets ISSUES
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Jason reacts to the weekend of NBA games and gives his five biggest takeaways including the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defense looking dominant as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is close to returning, the Boston Celtics finding every advantage possible to become an NBA title contender, Austin Reaves and his issues for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves struggling with a specific defensive concept, and the Denver Nuggets having problems since Nikola Jokic returned from injury.
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Timeline
0:00 – Start
0:55 – OKC Thunder defensive dominance
13:10 – Celtics hunting advantages
23:33 – Austin Reaves has room to grow
28:35 – Timberwolves defensive issues
33:03 – Nuggets spiraling
36:30 – Power Rankings
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Joe mazulla, JB and the Celtics deserve their flowers for what they’ve been able to do so far this season
The Nuggets are better without Joker.
Finally put an end to the bullshit claim that SGA is MVP. His team doesn't need him or Williams to play in order to win. He's a bus rider who takes the most shots on his team. Fifth or six best defensive player on the squad and always getting the easiest assignment. Second worst flopper in the NBA.
Extremely valuable to his team? Now. Without him they're beating the calves who are in the top half of the eastern conference and are considered the number two threat to make it to the finals.
If I am going to listen to a vuori ad, it better be Livvy. Just cut to her bro.
Jeez give the Warrior’s a little credit will ya. The Nuggets just came off a 157 point annihilation of the tanking Blazers where their 3point was 51%! Take your Lakers specs off for once
Idk why you always so high on cavs jason. But you gon learn 😂 you got a soft spot for them boys.
Sir, love your content, but the Lakers had the 20-6 points off turnover advantage.
Luka was the one who kept them in the game, he was the only one who could make a three. How do you have a player who creates the best looks but no one who can make them.
Ah so Austin is prone to having bad games because hes returning from injury but Luka literally just returned yet somehow there is no excuse for him? And he is the only one who hit shots last night
I think you VASTLY overrate Reaves. He doesn't have the physical tools or mentality to EVER be even a mediocre defender. Having said that, I truly hope he signs elsewhere and leaves the Lakers for no compensation.
Cam Johnson has been disappointing.
Thank you for finally putting a little respect on the Pistons
Great content as always Jason
Talent gets you in the NBA, hustle gets you wins at the highest level.
Celtics are not contenders
Celtics are simply one of the best franchises in sports, if not the best.
Lakers are just mediocre. They need to dump Jebron.
Reminder this guy said Jaylen brown is not first team all nba and Anthony Edwards is a lock
For the algorithm!
AR is NOT a max player, that is a bad take. He is at best, a third scoring only option on a championship team. His lack of athleticism and inability to keep any semi quick guards in front of him makes him a very bad fit next to Luka, who has the same weaknesses. AR is best served as a 6th man, not as a starting 2 guard. The Lakers new ownership should see this and realize he is their best trade piece to obtain some much better wings who can shoot and defend. LeBron is actually a great fit for the Cavs yes, he should go there next season and give them that elite playmaking and 3rd scorer they need to really contend. Lakers can then move on and properly build around Luka. Best option for both sides for sure.
Coming from a bias wolves fan who watches majority of games, you bring a great perspective on them. Finch should take Jaden off of the small/quick guards
All I know is if Pritchard and brown are gonna get called for these forearm shiver pushoffs then brunson and shai need to be called for it
Austin Reaves is actually very “physical” downhill on offense and is one of the best finishers through contact in the league. His next step in evolution is to keep that same mentality while probing the defense along the perimeter. He's smart enough to figure it out and continues to use the offseason to build his body.
Good Word!
Is the power ranking just this week or are you really just this low on the Denver Nuggets?
KP counter:
1 game played 🤩🔥
1 game sick 😢😷
Look at the Warriors man, so inspirational. 🎉❤
WHAT. A. COMEBACK!! 👍🤯🤩🤩
And especially for PP, how often do you expect refs to call the 6’ tall guy for pushing the 6’5”+ defender?
Any segment on the pistons Knicks game?
20:12 why’s OKC always the only team mentioned when referencing aggression and “fouling” when Pistons, Wolves and Magic toe that same line?
Maxing Austin would be a horrific mistake. You could argue he's maybe as impactful (personally heavily disagree but besides the point) as Aaron Gordon, Derrick White tier players but he's up for 25% of the cap versus White and Gordon's 18-20. Gotta pinch some pennies when you need to pay for 2 way players to make up for Austin and Luka's shortcomings on defense. This Lakers team still needs a competent center, and everyone thinks their role players are lacking as it is.
Mailbag – Considering the recent yet sustained surge by the Hornets (which I attest primarily to Kon being implemented and opening up the floor, B Mills and Moussa taking a big leap) all mixed with Charles Lee’s modern coaching- do you think it’s worth treating those 3 as the building blocks and selling Lamelo + Bridges relatively high after this season and fully enhancing this new regime by rekindling assets further and making a strong move at the 2026 draft? 2 strong drafts in a row could change a franchise longterm. Let me know your thoughts and love the show!
Idk dude. Austin reaves is 27. Doubt there’s many more leaps in him
Celtics hunting advantages is a culture
Why is Cade Cunningham not a top 3 MVP candidate? In my opinion he's #1 considering the injuries and team success from Jokic, Gilgeous – Alexander, Doncic to Wembanyama. I'm an OKC Fan , and I think the MVP rating is:
1. Cade Cunningham
2. Shai Gilgeous – Alexander
3. Nikola Jokic
4. Jaylen Brown
5. Anthony Edwards
6. Victory Wembanyama
7. Luka Doncic
5:58 Jason, you missed the best part about that play. Chet just scored before making that play breaking up the lob, then he pushed the ball up the floor, got the ball back, and scored again!
I feel like it should be 2 arcs. One centered on the east that deals with the desertification which I feel like is being caused by the final two beasts of wind and water in some way. Then one final arc focused on what happens when all the beasts have been dealt with that has split routes across the continent involving all the protagonists eventually culminating in one big final battle
On the physicality and committing offensive fouls which don't get called [19:00], even if those were called 10% more during the regular season, we all know that they will get called 10% LESS in the playoffs. The Celtics are playing 'Playoff Whistle' style.
I just can't include the Wolves in my list of top tier title contenders ever, it's hard to take a team seriously that isn't serious.
Cavs as his favorite 😂😂😂😂
The Lakers are bad because Lebron is taking more shots than Reaves!! LEBUM IS OVERRATED!!
Luka really the king of empty calories.. how often do his 3s become one pointers bc he is begging g for a foul instead of d
People need to stop protecting Lebron. He is too old, and can't shoot a lick!! He needs to retire!! THE PROBLEM IS SOMETHING NO ONE WANTS TO SAY, LEBRON DOESN'T FIT ON THIS TEAM. I DON'T CARE THAT AUSTIN AND LUKA WERE WORSE THAN LEBRON, TAKE LEBRON OFF THIS TEAM AND THE LAKERS ARE BETTER!!