NBA East Squad: Jayson Tatum, experienced Celtics remain East favorites

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🗓️ 25 February 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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In this episode of Locked on NBA Squad East Locked On hosts analyze the Knicks' defensive weaknesses and debate whether Mitchell Robinson's return can solve their problems. The panel explores potential dark horse contenders in the East, with Indiana and Detroit receiving consideration. They also examine the Philadelphia 76ers' situation, suggesting Joel Embiid should be shut down for the season to prioritize his health and potentially secure a high draft pick. The hosts engage in a lively debate about Embiid's current value compared to other NBA centers. 0:00 Intro: Knicks struggles against top teams 5:50 Pacers as potential third-best East team 12:17 Bucks and Pistons as dark horse contenders 24:56 76ers should shut down Joel Embiid 31:42 Ranking centers compared to injured Embiid Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game! TALKSPACE Therapy is a game-changer. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/LOCKEDONNBA and enter promo code SPACE80 to get $80 off your first month and show your support for the show. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel From the first whistle to the final drive, FanDuel makes the NFL Playoffs even more exciting! Right now, new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get THREE HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS – if you win your first bet! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. Make this playoff season unforgettable with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	On today's Locked-on NBA squad East, it might be time to write off the New York Knicks.
0:05.5	Plus, the reason why the 76ers should throw in the towel.
0:08.4	You are talking ball with the NBA East Squad Show.
0:12.7	From the Celtics to the bucks, the Knicks to the Heat, and everyone else in the East.
0:17.4	The local experts of the Lockdown Podcast Network bring you all the scoops,
0:22.1	breakdowns, and the most comprehensive look at the Eastern Conference, trash talk and big
0:27.2	takes included. No holding back. We're giving the green light. It's time to talk NBA East.
0:36.9	Welcome to the Lockdown NBA Squad Show East.
0:39.5	My name is Wes Goldberg, host of Lockdown Heat.
0:41.6	This is the squad show where we take over the feet of your favorite Locked On show.
0:45.6	And it's an open invite for any host to join and talk about anything that they want in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
0:51.1	Joining me today from Locked on Celtics, we have John Corrales, Locked on Pistons, Kukalil,
0:55.3	and from Locked on Magic, Philip Rossman Reich.
0:58.7	Guys, we're going to get to a lot of different things, open flow conversation.
1:03.3	We can kind of take it everywhere we want here today.
1:05.7	But we have to start with the Knicks, who again lost the Celtics over the weekend.
1:09.7	They've lost to another winning team.
1:11.5	By now, we all know the struggles that the Knicks have against the top teams.
1:15.2	But, John, I want to start with you because you watched that game very closely covering the Celtics side of it.
1:20.8	When you watch that game, is this just a matter of teams like the Celtics and the Cavaliers
1:24.9	and these teams that the Knicks are struggling against?
1:27.1	Is it just a matter of them just being better and that's it?
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