Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

This episode of Locked On NBA Game Night features Ben Beacon and Gavin Shaw breaking down their biggest NBA surprises and disappointments at the All-Star break. The hosts debate the real balance of power between the Eastern and Western Conferences and spotlight how teams like the Phoenix Suns have exceeded expectations thanks to Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. The conversation highlights the improved performance of the Charlotte Hornets, key rookies around the league, and the struggles or surprises of major NBA franchises like the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers. Ben Beacon and Gavin Shaw also predict the top three teams to finish atop each conference, analyzing the prospects for squads like the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Thunder, Spurs, and Nuggets. The show wraps up with a breakdown of the NBA Rising Stars game format, rising talent performances, and suggestions to keep the All-Star events exciting for fans.
 
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NBA All-Star Weekend gets a fresh spin as Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize redraft the All-Star teams, pitting stars like Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, and Luka Dončić against each other. Who built the ultimate squad? Heated debates erupt over team chemistry, draft strategy, and potential blockbuster trades. Each host unveils creative fixes for All-Star Weekend, proposing everything from a dodgeball showdown to anti-awards for the least-serious moments.
Key topics include the impact of new All-Star Game formats, the decline of the dunk contest, and whether adding global dunkers or moving the NBA Cup could reignite fan excitement. Predictions for the 3-Point Contest, MVP picks, and a breakdown of what would actually make All-Star Weekend “cool” again keep things lively. Which format—and which squad—claims All-Star supremacy? Tune in for the boldest NBA All-Star takes yet.
00:00 — All-Star Redraft & Weekend Preview
07:40 — Roster Trades & Team Analysis
20:31 — All-Star Weekend Fixes & Predictions
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On this edition of Locked On NBA Game Night, Danny Cunningham and Abdullah Ayubi break down all of the NBA games from Thursday, including the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the night when LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple double in a game. Next the guys talk about the Milwaukee Bucks winning for the fifth time in their past six games despite Giannis Antetokounmpo still being out with an injured calf. Finally the guys talk about the Utah Jazz being fined by the NBA for roster manipulation before losing to the Portland Trail Blazers. 
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The Cleveland Cavaliers surge to 3-0 with James Harden, igniting new championship hopes in a suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference. Can Harden finally shift his narrative to “winner” amid skepticism about his motives and fit? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize debate Harden’s impact, potential chemistry with Donovan Mitchell, and whether the Cavaliers have unlocked a legitimate path to a title.
Other top stories include Kawhi Leonard’s recent dominance for the Los Angeles Clippers—has anyone played better over the past two months? The crew tackles loyalty in the NBA after Harden calls it “overrated,” dissecting its real meaning for players and fans. Plus, reactions to Jonathan Kuminga’s strange “family room food” controversy with the Golden State Warriors, key Western Conference power shifts, and which teams need momentum most before the All-Star break.
 
00:00 — Cavs, Harden & New Faces
13:01 — Kawhi’s Dominance & “Make It Take It
25:01 — All-Star Break & Playoff Races
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Fourteen NBA games deliver drama, blowouts, and buzzer-beaters as Kawhi Leonard powers the Los Angeles Clippers to a thrilling win over the Houston Rockets. The New York Knicks cruise past the Philadelphia 76ers behind Jose Alvarado’s electrifying debut, while the Boston Celtics bounce back with efficient performances from Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard. Surprise victories, tank-offs, and streaks shape playoff races—can the Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and San Antonio Spurs sustain momentum, or will injuries halt their progress? 
Hosts Ryan Blackburn and Abdullah Ayubi spotlight standout moments, pivotal trades, and struggling teams like the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls. Analysis covers Cam Thomas’s scoring explosion for the Milwaukee Bucks, Julius Randle’s volatility with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Victor Wembanyama’s dominance for the Spurs. With the All-Star break looming and rosters shifting, which contenders are poised to emerge and which teams are destined for draft-day drama? 
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