Important Stretch For Top Of East, Concerns For Kings/Thunder?
Mar 6, 2024
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Discussions on challenging games for top Eastern Conference teams like the Cavs, Celtics, and Bucks. Speculation on Milwaukee vs Boston series, Thunder's concern with size against Lakers, and the roller-coaster Kings performance.
Lakers face crucial games with playoff implications ahead
Thunder's size disadvantage against heavier opponents highlighted
Deep dives
The Kings Struggle to Maintain Consistency in the West
The Kings are in a tough spot, juggling wins and losses unpredictably. They blew a lead against the Bulls after a strong performance against the Timberwolves. Their inconsistency makes them an uncertain playoff contender.
Lakers Face Crucial Matchups with Playoff Implications
The Lakers have pivotal games ahead against the Bucks, Kings, and Timberwolves. These matchups carry significant playoff implications, especially in their bid to secure a higher seed and potentially avoid the play-in tournament.
The Thunder's Physical Limitations Highlighted in Recent Games
The Thunder's lack of size and physicality have been exposed in recent matchups, particularly against teams like the Suns. The dominance of heavier players like Nurkic poses a challenge for the Thunder.
Evaluation of the Kings' Offseason Decisions and Impact
The Kings' decisions during the offseason to stick with their roster have raised questions about their approach to team building. Bringing back key players like Sabonis and Barnes without significant improvements raises concerns about their future.
The Kings' Struggle to Address Roster Imbalances
The Kings lack depth in their roster, with Murray's development not yet reaching star level. Despite some positive signs, the Kings face challenges in balancing their lineup and addressing key deficiencies.
Potential for Playoff Disappointment for the Kings
The Kings may face playoff disappointment due to their lack of star power and inconsistent performances. Securing playoff success relies on Murray's improvement and addressing critical roster gaps.
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk an upcoming stretch of challenging games for the top teams in the Eastern Conference including the Cavs, Celtics and Bucks. Plus, can Milwaukee beat Boston in a best of 7 series, should the Thunder be concerned about their lack of size against the Lakers and why the Kings have been a roller coaster at times.