Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

Who have been the best players in the NBA playoffs? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize draft the players who have stood out for the teams that are still alive in the postseason, from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, to Karl-Anthony Towns and Jayson Tatum.

Then they discuss how Joel Embiid's presence has affected the Celtics' offense and whether his return can swing the series in the 76ers' favor. Finally, they preview tonight's games and ask if Austin Reaves' return will help or hurt the Los Angeles Lakers' pursuit of closing out the Houston Rockets.

00:00 - Best Players Playoff Draft

14:47 - Embiid Shifts Celtics Series

23:23 - Closing Out Series: Lakers, Magic

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Philadelphia 76ers stun Boston Celtics as Joel Embiid erupts for 33 points just 19 days after an appendectomy. Can Embiid’s dominance turn the tide in this playoff battle? Jalen Brunson’s 39-point masterclass powers the New York Knicks past the Atlanta Hawks, while Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs cruise by the Portland Trail Blazers to close out the series.

Jake Madison and Tony East break down the Sixers’ defensive adjustments, Quentin Grimes’ lockdown performance, and the Celtics’ alarming late-game slump. The conversation highlights the Knicks’ physicality, the Hawks’ tactical problems, and the Blazers’ looming offseason questions, including Damian Lillard’s future. From star-powered heroics to strategic showdowns, get expert insight into pivotal playoff moments and what they mean for the next round. Will these performances reshape the NBA playoff landscape?

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Panic hits Detroit as the 60-win Detroit Pistons fall behind 3-1 to the underdog Orlando Magic. Are sweeping changes looming after Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren's playoff struggles are exposed? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize debate whether the Pistons' dream season was fool’s gold, examining lineup flaws, Jalen Duren's struggles against the switch, and Orlando’s surprising physicality. The conversation spotlights critical weaknesses in shot creation and spacing that have shifted the series momentum.

Denver Nuggets keep their season alive with a statement win over the Anthony Edwards-less Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by Spencer Jones' breakout performance and Nikola Jokic finding his rhythm. The crew evaluates Denver's chances in a 3-2 series, discusses tactical shifts, Minnesota’s reliance on Julius Randle, and the broader trend of defensive slugfests this postseason. Plus: reflections on the Phoenix Suns’ abrupt exit, what’s next for Devin Booker, and predictions for pivotal Celtics, Spurs, and Knicks matchups.

00:00 Pistons Collapse & Playoffs

12:05 Nuggets vs. Timberwolves

21:22 Suns Eliminated, Celtics/Spurs Outlook

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On this edition of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) and Camille Davis (Locked On Bucks) break down all of the NBA Playoff games from Monday, April 27. The duo starts by chatting about the Orlando Magic taking down the Detroit Pistons to take a commanding 3-1 series lead behind an excellent defensive performance on a night where both teams struggled offensively. Next they shift to the Denver Nuggets keeping their season alive with a win over a shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves team. Finally, they break down the Oklahoma City Thunder sweeping the Phoenix Suns. 

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On this edition of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham and Swipa break down the Toronto Raptors crazy comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers to even up the series at 2-2. The guys then break down Victor Wembanyama’s return to the floor for the San Antonio Spurs in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Boston Celtics spoiling Joel Embiid’s return and the Houston Rockets avoiding a sweep against the Los Angeles Lakers. 

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Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Nikola Jokic, Jaden McDaniels, Aya Dosunmu, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, NBA playoffs, and key injury updates.

This episode of Locked On NBA Game Night features Gavin Schall and Ku Khahil as they break down a dramatic Timberwolves win over the Denver Nuggets amid serious injuries to Anthony Edwards and Dante DiVincenzo, with Aya Dosunmu's historic performance leading Minnesota. The hosts analyze the Denver Nuggets' collapse and question whether this signals the end of an era for Nikola Jokic’s squad. 

They recap the Orlando Magic's clutch victory over the Detroit Pistons, highlighting big plays from Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, and Wendell Carter Jr., and discuss Detroit's woes, especially the struggles of Jalen Duren despite Cade Cunningham’s late-game heroics. The episode also goes deep on the Knicks season saving win over the Hawks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander staking his claim as the best player in the league. 

Game Timestamps

0:00 Nuggets vs Timberwolves

17:20 Pistons vs Magic

26:49 Knicks vs Hawks

32:26 Thunder vs Suns

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