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The Indiana Pacers remain a dangerous threat in the East as Ivica Zubac’s arrival sparks questions about their future.
Can Tyrese Haliburton and Zubac’s pick-and-roll game power the Pacers past rivals like the New York Knicks? Gavin Schall and Tony East break down how Zubac’s skillset shifts Indiana’s offensive identity, impacts their defensive versatility, and what it means for the Pacers’ playoff ambitions—especially with Myles Turner gone and new faces like Kelly Oubre adding depth.
The conversation spotlights Karl-Anthony Towns’ emergence, Knicks’ coaching change to Mike Brown, and Mitchell Robinson’s departure in favor of Andre Drummond. What does this mean for the Knicks’ rebounding edge and championship repeat chances? The debate covers lineup adjustments, OG Anunoby’s offensive growth, and how both teams might exploit their new strengths in a potential playoff clash. Will the Pacers reclaim their status or are the Knicks set to dominate the East again?
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00:00 Impact of Ivica Zubac on Indiana
03:54 Are the Pacers the same threat with a new offense?
08:48 Does Indiana still think they're better than the Knicks?
11:36 Pacers' Confidence and Depth
14:30 NBA Eastern Conference playoff run discussion
19:24 Nembhard ready for a leap
23:33 The Knicks are different now
25:31 Impact of losing Mitchell Robinson
30:00 Knicks strategy and adaptability
31:05 Closing thoughts with Tony East
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The New York Knicks face tough questions as they pursue a repeat NBA title run—can Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson keep them atop the East despite major roster shakeups? Gavin Schall and Sean Woodley debate the impact of Mitchell Robinson’s departure, Andre Drummond’s arrival, and the financial pressures threatening to break up the Knicks’ championship core. With Karl-Anthony Towns’ contract negotiations looming, is New York prepared to let a franchise cornerstone walk?
Key topics include strategic mismatches against the Toronto Raptors, the value of elite rim protection, and how rising Eastern Conference powerhouses threaten the Knicks’ title path. The discussion spotlights OG Anunoby’s critical role, the tactical chess match between Tom Thibodeau and Raptors’ stretch lineups, and whether the Knicks have enough depth to survive playoff adversity. Can New York’s championship DNA carry them through unprecedented NBA parity?
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00:00 Knicks talent and coaching dynamics
03:33 Assessing NBA playoff surprises
09:15 Knicks' offensive strategies and challenges
13:30 Karl-Anthony Towns' Knicks future
16:43 Knicks' center rotation strategy
18:29 Knicks fans and KAT's value
21:54 Toronto's playoff versatility with Kawhi
25:18 Raptors defensive challenges against Knicks
30:53 Collin Murray-Boyle's impact this season
32:28 Discussing NBA lineup strategies

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On today’s Locked On NBA Game Night, we discuss Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, as well as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards, and other NBA superstars with championship and legacy stakes.
Gavin Schall and Ku Khahil kick off the NBA Legacy Draft by debating which superstars enter this season with the most on the line for their legacies, starting with Luka Dončić’s quest to move into all-time great conversations with the Dallas Mavericks. The hosts detail Joel Embiid’s opportunity for redemption and a breakthrough with the Philadelphia 76ers, discussing his health and playoff challenges.
The discussion pivots to Victor Wembanyama’s GOAT trajectory should the San Antonio Spurs win a title this early in his career. Nikola Jokic’s need for a second championship with the Denver Nuggets to cement his place in NBA history is analyzed, before shifting to the pressure and potential legacy leap facing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also break down Jalen Brunson’s rising stature with the New York Knicks and touch on the crowded field of stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Edwards, whose seasons will have lasting implications on NBA history.
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The New Orleans Pelicans’ young centers Yves Missi and Karlo Matković are at the center of trade rumors as the New York Knicks search for the missing piece in their title repeat hopes. Will the Knicks’ “feverish” pursuit land them one of these promising big men, and what would it take to pry them away from New Orleans’ tight grip?
Gavin Schall and guest Locked On Pelicans Jake Madison break down Missi’s elite rim protection, Matković’s intriguing stretch potential, and how each could fit into Tom Thibodeau’s rotation alongside Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond.
The show explores the Pelicans’ reluctance to deal their young assets, the Knicks’ desperate need for frontcourt depth, and asset valuation including Deuce McBride, draft picks, and rising prospects. Plus, the legacy of Jose Alvarado’s title run and his impact in both New York and New Orleans rounds out this insightful episode for Knicks and Pelicans fans alike.
Timestamps
00:00 Discussing Pelicans centers for Knicks
03:22 Is New Orleans willing to trade either of them?
11:11 Matkovich's screen setting could unlock his full game
14:37 Knicks' rebounding and Yves Missi discussion
17:25 Missi's over inflated offensive rebounding
20:15 Miss on an upwards trajectory
23:41 Is Missi Ready for playoff ball?
27:00 Player lineup changes and team struggles
32:28 Knicks' strategy for centers
34:24 Jose Alvarado did it for his cities
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