Why Devin Booker's Suns Could Push for the Playoffs & If the Pacers Should Tank

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🗓️ 14 November 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Phoenix Suns surge with Devin Booker's MVP-level play, but can this hot streak last and propel them into playoff contention? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize debate if the Suns’ identity behind Booker's scoring and Dylan Brooks’ surprising contributions signal a turnaround, breaking down defensive stats, upcoming matchups, and what lies ahead for Phoenix in a tough Western Conference. Indiana Pacers face a critical crossroads after another key injury—should they embrace the tank for a shot at a loaded NBA Draft? The crew weighs the pros and cons of shutting down stars like Pascal Siakam and focusing on long-term development. Plus, catch their lively takes on NBA Cup scenarios, the most intriguing trade rumor targets including Anthony Davis and John Morant, and favorite moments from around the league. Don’t miss this fast-paced, insight-packed look at what’s real in the NBA right now.

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0:00.0	Good afternoon and welcome to Locked on NBA Daily on today's show with Devin Booker playing at an MVP level.
0:05.8	Are the Suns better than they were last season?
0:08.3	Plus, why another Pacers injury should have them thinking about the nuclear option.
0:12.9	And we talk about big games tonight in the NBA Cup.
0:15.9	Let's jump in.
0:26.1	You are Locked onon NBA, your daily NBA podcast.
0:30.9	Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:35.5	Welcome to Lockdown NBA Daily.
0:55.4	Part of the Lockdown Podcast Network now, the number one sports podcast network. However, you're tuning in on YouTube or on your podcast app. Thanks so much for making us your first listen every day. Today's episode is brought to you by Fanduel. Right now, new customers can bet just $5, and if your bet wins, you'll get $300 in bonus bets to use across the app. Head to fandwell.com today to get started.
0:56.3	I'm Wes Goldberg today.
0:59.5	We're talking about what's at stake for teams in tonight's NBA Cup games and the most interesting players mentioned in trade rumors this season so far,
1:03.5	and we're doing it with the help of lockdown's local experts.
1:06.3	I have two of the best with me as always from The Lockdown Nuggets podcast.
1:09.7	He's a senior NBA writer for the Action Network. It's Matt Moore, Matt. Quietly of games last night, but not bad. Still enjoyed it. I like watching the suns we're going to talk about in a little bit. And those Hawks keep doing the thing without Trey Young. From the Lockdown Bulls podcast, also a Bears and Bulls creator for Bleacher Report it's Hayes.
1:28.4	I'm just ready to embrace more chaos.
1:30.6	This season has been not as great basketball, but not as chaotic as I needed to be.
1:35.9	I think the Clippers, the Domino's the Bonus and some other people are going to change that here soon.
1:40.8	What is that the Joker that you're channeling there?
1:43.0	You're just rooting for chaos here. Absolutely. Well, let's start with last night's game between the Sons and the Pacers like Matt was talking about. The Sons end up winning that game. They blow them out. And now the Sons have won five games in a row. They're in seventh place in the Western Conference, if you look at the standings. Devin Booker had 33 points in that win. Here's more from Ben Garcia of Locked
2:05.4	on Suns. The thing that was so nostalgic, late in the third quarter, when the Suns are going
2:10.5	on this massive run, Devin Booker comes up, hits a pull-up three in transition. And I'm saying
2:16.5	to myself, holy cow, in mine, 2021.
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