Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Matt George (@Locked On Kings) as the Sacramento Kings are sitting in the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference and have 40 games for the first time since the 2005-2006 season. What does seeing this team hit 40 wins mean to Kings fans? Why was head coach Mike Brown so frustrated after the Kings beat the Knicks? In what ways has Brown changed the culture in Sacramento? Why should Brown be the favorite to win Coach of the Year?

Then, Matt Moore (@Locked On Nuggets) swings by to discuss the Denver Nuggets recent 3-game skid, whether or not there a real defensive concerns with this Nuggets team and the especially turbulent NBA MVP award discussion surrounding Nikola Jokic this season. What is the main reason for the Nuggets 3-game slide? Are the defensive concerns real or a side effect of current seeding odds? Why does the NBA MVP discussion feel especially rough this season with Jokic potentially three-peating? How much will the Nuggets postseason success dictate head coach Mike Malone's future?

Lastly, Cyrus Saatsaz (@Locked On Warriors) jumps in to break down how Steph Curry has looked since returning to action for the Golden State Warriors after an 11-game absence. How has Steph Curry performed since getting back on the court? Why are the Warriors tied for the 3rd worst road record in the NBA? Will Andrew Wiggins and Gary Payton II be able to make it back in time for the postseason? How confident or concerned should Warriors fans be in this team heading into the playoffs?

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