The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Lakers Primed For Playoffs, Jokic The Best “Big” Ever? Warriors/Rockets Will Be A Battle, OKC Primed To Be Upset?
Apr 17, 2025
Colin chats with Jason Timpf, host of "Hoops Tonight" and NBA expert. They dissect playoff matchups, highlighting the Warriors' vulnerabilities and the Lakers' advantages against the Timberwolves. The duo debates if Nikola Jokic is the greatest big man ever, while discussing the Nuggets' recent struggles. They also dive into OKC Thunder’s impressive point differential and its playoff implications, along with comparisons of the Celtics to the Spurs dynasty. Insights abound as they navigate the impending playoff landscape!
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Warriors' Size Is Achilles' Heel
- The Warriors lack size and depth, making them vulnerable against bigger, athletic teams like the Rockets.
- Their offense remains potent, but size mismatch could tilt the series in Houston's favor.
Lakers Favorable Matchup Over Timberwolves
- The Lakers' trio of Luka, LeBron, and Austin Reeves is superior talent-wise to Minnesota.
- Minnesota's defensive strength centered on perimeter defense and Rudy Gobert can be neutralized by Lakers' spacing.
Denver's Defense Collapse Hurts Chances
- Denver Nuggets’ defense deteriorated due to lack of effort and caused coaching changes.
- Nikola Jokic’s offensive greatness contrasts their defensive struggles, impacting team's playoff prospects.