NBA West Squad: Nuggets' Struggles Against Elite Teams Raise Questions

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4.8 • 709 Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Today’s NBA West Squad Show focuses on the Lakers' recent success with Luka Doncic, the Nuggets' winning streak, and the Thunder's impressive performance. The hosts analyze how the Lakers' new lineup impacts their playoff prospects and debate the legitimacy of the Nuggets' recent wins. They also explore the Thunder's defensive prowess and potential matchups against top teams. The conversation shifts to the struggling Phoenix Suns, discussing their questionable trades and management decisions. Throughout the episode, the hosts provide insightful commentary on team dynamics, player performances, and the evolving landscape of the Western Conference. 0:00 Intro: Mavericks face former player 5:35 Lakers' transformation with Luka Doncic 9:47 Thunder and Nuggets: Recent performances analyzed 15:13 Role players' impact in playoff matchups 20:35 Suns' decline and uncertain future 26:05 Rebuilding strategies and asset management 30:43 Thunder's organizational success and transparency 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, the Mavericks face off against a former player that used to play on their team.
0:06.2	We'll talk about how these two teams have changed.
0:08.6	On today, it's Lockdown to be a squad show West.
0:10.3	You are talking ball with the NBA West Squad Show.
0:14.9	From the Warriors to the Lakers, the Mavericks to the Nuggets, and everyone else in the West.
0:19.9	The local experts of the Locked On Podcast Network bring you all the scoops,
0:24.7	breakdowns, and the most comprehensive look at the Western Conference.
0:28.7	Trash talk and big takes included.
0:31.2	No holding back.
0:32.2	We're giving the green light.
0:33.9	It's time to talk NBA West.
0:39.4	And welcome to the Lockdown NBA Squad Show West. My name is Nick Engstead, host of the
0:43.1	Lockdown Mavericks podcast, still standing over here. This is the squad show where we take
0:47.1	over the feed of your favorite lockdown show. It's an open invite for any host to join and talk
0:51.0	about anything they want in the NBA's Western Conference. Maybe not anything that they want, because Ryan Blackbird of Blackdown Nuggets is here. And I don't think he wants and talk about anything they want in the NBA's Western Conference, maybe not anything that they want,
0:54.6	because Ryan Blackbird of Blackdown Nuggets is here,
0:56.3	and I don't think he wants to talk about the Lakers at all,
0:58.2	and you know we're going to get into that, Ryan.
0:59.9	Yeah, they're a miserable watch, hate to see it.
1:02.9	It's just like, why would anybody actually in talk about Luca Donchage, do you? Ryland Stiles of Lockdown Thunder is here as well,
1:12.4	and I guess you have more teams to be afraid of now, Ryland?
1:15.5	Yeah, I mean, the Lakers had an impressive game on Saturday.
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