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GAME NIGHT: The Charlotte Hornets Are the Biggest THREAT in the NBA Play-In | Phoenix Suns Big Turnaround Apr 14, 2026

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LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets, Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat, Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons, Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns, Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers, and Dillon Brooks are all in the spotlight as the hosts break down the NBA Play-In Tournament, team improvements, and key player performances.

Nick Angstadt(@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae, Locked On Bucks) kick off the NBA Playoffs by discussing the Charlotte Hornets' rise as the most dangerous NBA Play-In team and highlight LaMelo Ball's leadership. The hosts analyze the Miami Heat's play-in chances and Bam Adebayo's potential impact. Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham’s role in their turnaround are discussed, emphasizing his value and leadership. The conversation shifts to the Phoenix Suns' defensive transformation, Devin Booker’s consistency, and Dillon Brooks’ effect as a culture-setter. They cover the Portland Trail Blazers’ improvements including Deni Avdija’s growth and the stylistic matchup with the Suns. The episode wraps up debating the NBA's 65-game rule, picking the most annoying NBA player, and weighing who truly deserves All-NBA and MVP honors.

0:00 Hornets vs Heat

11:36 Suns vs Blazers

22:44 Locked On NBA Awards

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Doc Rivers STEPS DOWN As Bucks Head Coach | The Big 3 in 30 NBA Apr 13, 2026

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The Bucks part ways with Doc Rivers after missing the playoffs and the Rockets dominate against the Grizzlies. The Suns dominate against the Thunder. #milwaukeebucks #docrivers #phoenixsuns 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuel FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM and add a big win to your summer bucket list! 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)" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biggest Playoff Matchup Winners, Our NBA Award Picks and Coaching Changes Apr 13, 2026

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Western Conference playoff chaos sets up enticing first-round battles, with the Houston Rockets eyeing a “cakewalk” against a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers squad. Can LeBron James carry his team past an energized Rockets side, or will Houston breeze into the second round as predicted? Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets secure a favorable bracket path, and the Minnesota Timberwolves loom as serious challengers—are the Nuggets truly the weekend’s biggest winners?

Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize debate stunning results from the Locked On Podcast Network’s NBA end-of-season awards, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP nod over Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama’s Defensive Player of the Year sweep. Unpack surprising picks for Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man, and Most Improved, plus offbeat honors like Most Annoying Player and Worst Team to Watch. The firing season heats up as Doc Rivers’ departure from the Milwaukee Bucks sparks questions—who’s the ideal next coach, and which benches could see major changes this summer?

00:00 — Playoff Matchups & Winners

13:33 — Locked On End-of-Season Awards

25:01 — Coaching Changes & Future Moves

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NBA PLAYOFF CHAOS | Most Intriguing Matchups! Apr 13, 2026

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The Denver Nuggets wrap up the season on a 12 game win streak! The Lakers and Rockets are LOCKED into a 1st round matchup! The Clippers and Warriors will settle a beef in the play-in! NBA PLAYOFF BASKETBALL IS HERE!

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GAME NIGHT: What's at STAKE for Every NBA Team in Their Last Game Apr 12, 2026

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NBA playoff chaos hits as final regular-season games promise to shake up the Western Conference bracket. Are the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers set for a strategic standoff, or will Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves crash the party?

Nick Angstadt and Ku Khahil spotlight high-stakes matchups, from the Houston Rockets’ physicality to the OKC Thunder’s pursuit of the easier playoff path. The discussion spotlights lottery odds drama, with the Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets, and Indiana Pacers jockeying for top picks.

Eastern Conference intrigue builds as the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers battle for playoff seeding — with Joel Embiid’s health looming large. Which underdog could disrupt the status quo? Plus, [Kuka Hill] and [Nick England] debate tanking, rookie breakouts, and the ripple effects of questionable trades. From the Charlotte Hornets’ play-in ambitions to the Detroit Pistons’ quest for 60 wins, every game counts as teams jockey for postseason survival and future stars.

0:00 Jazz vs Lakers / Nuggets vs Spurs

2:12 Rockets vs Lakers / Denver Playoff Scenarios

6:12 Kings vs Blazers / Clippers vs Portland

14:47 Raptors vs Nets / Playoff Scenarios

18:14 Pistons vs Pacers

20:14 Hornets vs Knicks

23:03 Bulls vs Mavericks

24:38 Grizzlies vs Rockets

24:38 Bucks vs Sixers

26:52 Magic vs Celtics

27:26 Warriors vs Clippers

28:24 Wizards vs Cavaliers

29:25 Pelicans vs Timberwolves

30:31 Suns vs Thunder