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The Los Angeles Lakers have stormed their way to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, but is their stay at the top temporary? Matt Moore and Haize debate whether L.A. can sustain this success and how their defensive turnaround is fueling their rise. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant appear headed for a breakup—what went wrong, and where could KD land next?

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off back-to-back dramatic comebacks over the weekend, and the numbers suggest they might be the hottest team in the NBA. Are they legitimate title contenders, and could they be the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East? Plus, Joel Embiid’s season-ending injury exposes a growing rift between the Sixers and their franchise star—what does this mean for his future in Philadelphia?

We also break down key injuries and returns around the league: Can Mitchell Robinson's return give the Knicks a playoff boost? Will the Kings hold steady without Domantas Sabonis? And does Jalen Suggs’ injury derail the Magic’s postseason hopes?

Finally, we dive into a massive Western Conference showdown as the Rockets face the Thunder—can OKC improve in close-game situations? All that and more on today's Locked On NBA!

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