NBA East Squad: Which Play-In Team Is Most Dangerous?

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the most dangerous play-in teams in the Eastern Conference. They debate which teams could potentially upset higher seeds, with focus on the Magic, Bulls, Heat, and Hawks. The panel also explores the futures of bottom-tier teams like the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, considering their young talent and draft prospects. The conversation shifts to the potential impact of landing the first overall pick and drafting Cooper Flagg, with speculation on how it could change the trajectory of struggling franchises. The hosts provide updates on their respective teams as the regular season winds down.

0:00 Intro: Most dangerous play-in team discussion

6:41 Bottom teams' futures: Wizards, Nets, Hornets

14:17 Impact of Cooper Flagg on lottery teams

21:59 Team updates: Pacers, Pistons, Magic, Heat

31:16 Cavs clinching top seed, Mitchell injury scare

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