Are the Clippers BACK? | Heat Get BIG WIN | 76ers Start New Streak

Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers, Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons, Norm Powell, Miami Heat, Derrick White, Jalen Brown, Boston Celtics, Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers, Cooper Flag, Dallas Mavericks, and NBA trade deadline strategy are all discussed in the latest Locked On NBA Game Night.

Rylan Stiles and David Ramil kick off the episode recapping the Miami Heat’s defensive win over the Detroit Pistons, highlighting Cade Cunningham’s struggle against Heat defenders and Norm Powell’s huge offensive night. The hosts debate whether the Detroit Pistons remain in a tier of their own in the Eastern Conference, analyzing their recent performance and the impact of missing Tobias Harris. The conversation moves to the Philadelphia 76ers, examining Tyrese Maxey’s MVP-caliber play, Joel Embiid’s shifting role, and how Paul George’s season has affected the team’s foundation. Next up, Nick Angstadt shares insights on the Sixers’ win over the Dallas Mavericks, noting Nick Nurse’s strategy to stagger Embiid and Maxey’s minutes for improved team fluidity. John Karalis offers a breakdown of the Mavericks’ struggles, questioning Cooper Flag’s rookie wall and the team’s point guard issues. The show then covers the Boston Celtics’ messy but effective victory versus the Sacramento Kings, led by Derrick White’s clutch performance and Jalen Brown’s aggressive drives. Lastly, the hosts discuss the Los Angeles Clippers’ resurgence behind Kawhi Leonard’s 45-point game, analyzing their playoff prospects, and speculate on NBA trade deadline moves across both conferences.

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