NBA West Squad: The Nikola Jokic Factor - Nuggets as Thunder's Top Rival?

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4.8 • 709 Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West, hosts from various Western Conference teams discuss the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominance. The panel debates the potential of teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Memphis Grizzlies to challenge the Thunder in the playoffs. They also explore the struggles of established teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, questioning their ability to contend. The conversation touches on surprising performances from teams like the Houston Rockets and the challenges facing the Phoenix Suns. Throughout the discussion, the hosts offer insights into team dynamics, player performances, and potential trade scenarios that could shake up the Western Conference landscape. 0:00 Intro 5:19 Thunder's biggest threat: Mavericks or Nuggets? 10:52 Which team is most troubled? 16:29 Warriors' reluctance to make changes 21:28 Potential playoff upsets in West 32:18 Pelicans and Blazers situations 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 squad show, we've got a bunch of hosts from the Western Conference here to talk about who's actually a threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder or are they just going to walk through it?
0:09.1	We'll talk about that and more.
0:10.0	Today's Lockdown NBA Squad West.
0:12.0	You are talking ball with the NBA West Squad Show, sponsored by game time.
0:17.6	From the Warriors to the Lakers, the Mavericks to the Nuggets, and everyone else in the
0:21.9	West. The local experts of the Locked-on podcast network bring you all the scoops, breakdowns,
0:27.7	and the most comprehensive look at the Western Conference. Trash talk and big takes included.
0:33.4	No holding back, we're giving the green light. It's time to talk NBA West.
0:40.3	And welcome in to the Lockdown NBA Squad Show West.
0:43.1	My name is Nick Engstead host, Lockdown Mavericks podcast,
0:45.3	and NBA Game Night, part of the Lockdown Podcast Network,
0:47.5	your team every day.
0:48.9	Thanks for being in every day or making one of our shows your first listen.
0:51.6	Hopefully it could be locked on Mavs,
0:52.8	could be Locked on Thunder with Rylan Stiles,
0:55.3	could be locked on Jazz, David Locke,
0:56.8	Locked on Warriors with Chuck Walter,
0:58.4	locked on Lakers with Andy Kamenetzki,
1:00.2	all in attendance here.
1:01.5	Today's episode is sponsored by Prize Picks.
1:03.0	Now is the perfect time to join, download the app today.
1:05.3	Use the code, Locked on NBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup. That's right, no need to win to get the bonus.
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