NBA East Squad: The East Transforms Behind Cavs, Pistons, and Coaching Impact

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🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features hosts debating the impressive turnarounds of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, analyzing the Coach of the Year race between Kenny Atkinson and JB Bickerstaff. The panel explores the battle for the 4th seed between Milwaukee, Indiana, and Detroit, considering each team's needs and playoff implications. They also examine the current state of play-in teams like the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, with insights on Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and the challenges facing these struggling franchises. 0:00 Intro: Cleveland vs Detroit improvement debate 6:16 Coach of the Year race: Atkinson vs Bickerstaff 11:41 Which team needs the 4th seed most? 21:30 State of play-in teams in the East 26:52 Orlando Magic's future with Franz and Paolo 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 show, what's more impressive?
0:04.0	Cleveland's jump from 48 wins last year to their 70 win pace now,
0:08.1	or Detroit's jump from 14 wins last year to a 45 win pace this year.
0:13.0	We'll talk about all that and more on today's Locked in NBA squad show.
0:15.5	You are talking ball with the NBA East Squad Show.
0:20.3	From the Celtics to the bucks, the Knicks to the Heat, and everyone else in the East.
0:25.1	The local experts of the Locked-on podcast network bring you all the scoops, breakdowns,
0:30.2	and the most comprehensive look at the Eastern Conference, trash talk and big takes included.
0:36.0	No holding back, we're giving the green light.
0:38.7	It's time to talk NBA East.
0:45.5	And welcome.
0:46.5	You're Lockdown NBA Squad Show East.
0:48.3	My name is Nick Engstead, host of the Lockdown NBA.
0:50.2	This is the squad show where we take over the feet of your favorite Lockdown show.
0:53.2	It's an open invite for any host to join, talk about anything they want in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
0:57.6	Joining me today from the top of the conference, locked on Cavs, Danny Cunningham,
1:01.8	locked on Pistons, Cucca Hill, locked on Magic, Philip Rossman Reich, and locked on Heat, West Goldberg.
1:07.1	We may end up somewhere completely different today, but we're going to start here, and I'm glad we have both of the hosts representing today.
1:13.1	What's more impressive?
1:15.0	Cleveland's jumped last year from 48 wins to now a 70 win pace, or Detroit's jump from a measly 14 wins last season that Koo did every single post game for, that had to suffer through all year last year to now a 45 win pace for Detroit.
1:30.9	This is on the backs of,
1:33.1	on lockdown NBA game night
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