Ja Morant was the hero for the Memphis Grizzlies in their wild win over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Ja scored the final 15 points and finished with 47 on the night. Hosts Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) and Brendon Kleen ( @Locked On Suns ) recap the big game. Plus, Jaylen Brown was cooking early for the Boston Celtics in their blowout over the Milwaukee Bucks while Giannis Antetokounmpo struggled at times. And, are the Los Angeles Lakers really having Phil Jackson help with ...
May 04, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns had little trouble taking 1-0 leads on Monday night in the NBA Playoffs. Tony East and Matt Moore break down the Conference Semifinal action, including 45 points from Luka Doncic, an excellent Bam Adebayo game, and DeAndre Ayton's stong play. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein ...
May 03, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Kane Pitman ( @Locked On Bucks ) to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks taking a 1-0 series lead against the Boston Celtics behind a triple-double performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, two-way play from Jrue Holiday and some important bench contributions. How were the Celtics able to force so many turnovers early and how did the Bucks respond? Is Milwaukee's physicality and length too much for Boston? Can Jrue Holiday continue to step up with Khris Middleton out...
May 02, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares share notes on the three series-ending games from Thursday night. Chris Paul was perfect from the field, James Harden controlled the 3rd quarter for the 76ers, and Luka put the final nail in the coffin for the Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steph Curry leeads the way with 30 as Golden State closes out the Denver Nuggets 4-1 & Giannis's 23 at the half put the Chicago bulls away early . Tont East ( @Locked On P acers) & PatTheDesigner (@Locked On Bulls) breakdown the 2 incredible playoff games in the NBA on Wednesday night. What Caused Denver's fight to come to an end. How the bucks took the bulls out of this game .& who will come out on top of Bucks vs Celtics. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spo...
Apr 28, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Memphis Grizzlies were down big in the fourth quarter but Ja Morant was able to get going after a slow start to get past Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are going home, thanks to Victor Oladipo, who was starting in place of Jimmy Butler, and the Miami Heat defense. John Karalis and Tony East discuss those games and the Phoenix Suns win, powered by Mikal Bridges monster game. Also, this week's real or fake statement: Chris Paul is working to...
Apr 27, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Boston Celtics finished off the Brooklyn Nets Monday night in a sweep. The Celtics are impressive, play together, and are led by Jayson Tatum who has shown he's ready to be included in the top tier of NBA superstars. On the other end you have the Nets, who completely failed in every aspect and don't have the structure necessary to compete for a championship. The Sixers blow it at home and now the Raptors have a real shot in the series. How much is Embiid's injury a problem? The Mavericks toy...
Apr 26, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Jake Madison (@Locked On Pelicans) to discuss the New Orleans Pelicans taking Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns in decisive fashion with a HUGE fourth quarter rally, going on a 19-2 run to close things out. How good has Brandon Ingram been for Nola? Is this the most rattled we've ever seen Chris Paul in the playoffs? How important was Jonas Valunciunas' big-time bounce back game in this one? Can the Pelicans really pull off the upset against the No. 1 seed? ...
Apr 25, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Golden State Warriors' new death lineup with Jordan Poole keeps rolling as they take a 3-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. But should they really be the championship favorites? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares break down a wild night in the NBA playoffs. Also, the Memphis Grizzlies came back from 26 points down to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Great comeback, or epic collapse? And how much is Karl-Anthony Towns to blame? Finally, the Dallas Mavericks lead the Utah Jazz 2-1 and could get L...
Apr 22, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Embiid hits a game winning three in overtime as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors to go up 3-0. DeMar DeRozan drops 40 points on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks as the Chicago Bulls even the series. Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics find another way to beat Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & PatTheDesigner ( @PatTheDeisgner , Locked On Bulls) breakdown the 3 incredible playoff games in the NBA on Wednesday night. Ho...
Apr 21, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Phoenix Suns lost to Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans, but more importantly, they lost Devin Booker to a hamstring injury. Jimmy Butler dropped a career-high on the Atlanta Hawks as the Miami Heat took a 2-0 lead. John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) & Jake Madison ( @Locked On Pelicans ) discuss those stories, Trae Young complaining about the officiating, and Karl Anthony Towns inability to play with any fouls as the Memphis Grizzlies laid the hammer on the Minnesota Timberwolves....
Apr 20, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the three Monday playoff games including Steph Curry and the Warriors going full Splash Brothers on the Nuggets, this time with new addition Jordan Poole. The Warriors demolish the Nuggets and it's fair to wonder where Denver's head is at after another embarrassing loss. The Sixers have the edge on Toronto. How much does the absence of Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. matter in the gap between the two, and can Toronto fight their way back in? The Mavericks ...
Apr 19, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by John Karalis ( @Locked On Celtics ) to discuss the Boston Celtics taking game one against the Brooklyn Nets off an INSANE final sequence between Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart, leading to the game-winning layup by Jayson Tatum. What were the keys to the Celtics pulling out the win here in Game 1? How has Jayson Tatum evolved his game to elevate his teammates? Which were the standout moments from the Celtics supporting cast? How did Boston handle Kevin Duran...
Apr 18, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Which teams have the best chance of making the NBA Finals, and which players do we trust the most in the first round of the playoffs? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares draft their top teams and players before ranking the best series of the first round. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/3zmoMil 🎧 Stitcher https://bit.ly/3ketOcG 🎧 Google https://bit.ly/2XCpI5o Find a Daily Locked On NBA Podcast covering your fa...
Apr 15, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The New Orleans Pelicans held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs behind CJ McCollum's incredible 3rd Quarter. The Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young exploded in their own 3rd Quarter to blow out LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) and PatTheDesigner ( Locked On Bulls ) breakdown the NBA Play-In games that sent the Pelicans and Hawks onward to face the Clippers and Cavs for the 8th Seeds. 0:00 New Orleans Pelicans Overcoming 18:00 San Antonio Spurs Direction 24:24 Atlanta ...
Apr 14, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Play-In Tournament has already produced memorable moments as Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The win gives the Timberwolves the 7th and Patrick Beverley got revenge on his former team. Plus, is this a sign of things to come for Karl-Anthony Towns? Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@John_Karalis) recap Kyrie Irving's near perfect night for the Brooklyn Nets as the beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, but do the Boston Celtics ...
Apr 13, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down the Play-In Tournament. Can Paul George and the Clippers lead LA past Karl-Anthony Towns and the upstart Wolves? Can the Cavs put up a fight vs. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to win the 7th seed? Plus an early look at the playoff matchups, and all the latest from the unnecessarily messy drama in LA. Did Frank Vogel get screwed? And what's next for the Kings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 12, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Nick Angstadt (@Locked On Mavericks) to discuss Luka Doncic's injury in the final game of the Dallas Mavericks regular season and what it means for the Mavs moving forward. Why was Luka even playing in this game? How severe did the injury look? If Luka misses time, who steps up for Dallas and how have the Mavs looked without Luka this season? Then, Doug Norrie (@Locked On Nets) jumps in to discuss the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving having to fi...
Apr 11, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast After losses by the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics Thursday, the Miami Heat locked up the No. 1 seed in the East. Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares ask if home-court advantage should make the Heat the favorites in the East. Then they discuss another big night from Nikola Jokic, who became the first player in NBA history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a single season. Follow the Locked On NBA Podcast 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/38s4xnm 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/38tvHKs �...
Apr 08, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin Durant & Paul George make the Brooklyn Nets & Los Angeles Clippers such dangerous Play-In teams. Jayson Tatum & Luka Doncic carried their teams to 50-win, and more in the NBA. Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavericks ) & PatTheDesigner ( @Locked On Bulls ) breakdown the six games in the NBA. Could the Nets & Clippers cause big upsets in the playoffs? Are the Celtics quietly the best team in the East? What are the biggest questions for the Mavs and Jazz going into the first round? Who has had a...
Apr 07, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Eastern Conference is wide open as the NBA season winds down. Will the Miami Heat locked up the top seed? Will Joel Embiid and the 76ers, Jason Tatum and the Celtics, or Giannis and the Bucks grab the 2nd seed? Hosts Jake Madison (@NolaJake) and John Karalis (@John_Karalis) take a look at how the playoff race is shaping up in the East. Plus, are the Brooklyn Nets a scary team if the get out of the Play-In Tournament? Over in the West, can the Utah Jazz use their win over the Memphis Grizzlie...
Apr 06, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast With no NBA games Monday night, Matt Moore (Locked On Nuggets) and Tony East (Locked On Pacers) broke down a varity of NBA topics, including the NBA MVP race, the Brooklyn Nets chances at a playoff run, and the most dissapointing teams in the NBA this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes...
Apr 05, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Brad Rowland (@Locked On Hawks) to discuss the Atlanta Hawks recent five-game winning streak, including a pair of wins against the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets, and what's looked different for Trae Young and the Hawks over this latest stretch of play. Why has the Hawks defense fallen off so hard this season compared to last? Just how good has Trae Young been? What's the latest timetable on John Collins? Who has stepped up in Collins' absence? Th...
Apr 04, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Adam Mares and Wes Goldberg break down the Thursday night slate in the NBA including another clutch performance from the reigning Finals MVP, a meltdown for the 76ers, and an overtime thriller for the Bulls. Plus, MVP? Hall of Fame? Player of the Week? We power ranking the best accolades an NBA player can be awarded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The guys breakdown all 11 games in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns finished off the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat bounced back to beat the Boston Celtics, and Luka Doncic lifted the Dallas Mavericks to the #3 seed in the West. Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavericks ) & PatTheDesigner ( @Locked On Bulls ) discuss if the Warriors have a chance against the Suns with Steph Curry back. Then they talk about the Boston Celtics 4th Quarter stall against the Heat, did Miami prove their the best team in t...
Mar 31, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid had an MVP battle with Giannis getting the game-winning block. Hosts Jake Madison (NolaJake) and John Karalis (John_Karalis) debate if that might have ended Embiid's MVP hopes. Plus, Paul George returned for the Los Angeles Clippers and sparked a comeback win over the Utah Jazz. Is it time for the Jazz to move Donovan Mitchel or Rudy Gobert? And without LeBron James or Anthony Davis the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to stop Luka Doncic and the Dallas Maveri...
Mar 30, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Moore and David Ramil break down Monday's busy slate of games, with teams in the East moving up and down the standings, including Miami ending a 4-game losing streak, Toronto beating a shorthanded Celtics team, and the Cavs winning despite a potential major injury. Plus, can the Warriors turn things around? Does a Spurs win mean doom for the Lakers? Listen and subscribe! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app st...
Mar 29, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Jake Madison (@Locked On Pelicans) to discuss the Pelicans biggest win of the season over the LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and the LA Lakers in a game with huge playoff implications, NBA Draft implications and more. How did the Pelicans rally from down 20 at halftime and come back to win? What did the New Orleans rookies Trey Murphy and Herb Jones bring to the table? How did Brandon Ingram look in his return to the lineup? Would Pelicans rather eliminat...
Mar 28, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Paul returned and Devin Booker dropped 49 points as the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets in a game with a playoff feel. Was that a statement game from Devin Booker? Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares discuss that, what Ja Morant's injury means for the Memphis Grizzlies holding onto the no. 2 seed and who avoids the play-in in the East. Plus, a look at which players could return in time to impact the playoffs and which teams have momentum heading into the home stretch? Learn more about your ad...
Mar 25, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Memphis Grizzlies took down Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, & the Brooklyn Nets without Ja Morant. The Boston Celtics continue to roll and the Phoenix Suns continue to sunburn the league. Nick Angstadt ( @Locked On Mavericks ) & PatTheDesigner ( @Locked On Bulls ) breakdown the 11 games in the NBA including the Miami Heat fall to the Curry/Klay/Draymond-less Golden State Warriors that caused an altercation between Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslam, and Erik Spoelstra. Memphis Grizzlies vs Brooklyn Net...
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