Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss bounce around the Western Conference for a how-good-should-we-feel check-in. The Thunder and Spurs (winners of nine straight!) have separated themselves from the pack; how poised are the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, or Timberwolves to make a run? Do they have a fatal flaw in their profile?

From there, the guys recap the recent happenings in Unrivaled -- from Angel Reese's return, the Phantom and Laces' battle for the top seed, and potential dark-horses in this year's postseason. Finally, Nekias talks through his top candidates for MVP with Steve, with official ballots due this week.

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1:50 How to decipher post-All-Star break play

10:42 Houston Rockets

24:55 Denver Nuggets

37:16 Los Angeles Lakers

54:26 Minnesota Timberwolves

01:02:53 Salute to the Spurs

01:09:45 Unrivaled thoughts