Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast Biggest Over- and Underperforming Teams This Season
Oct 8, 2025
John and Nate dive into team performances, debating which squads will shine and which will stumble this season. Golden State's late surge and potential trades excite them, while Houston faces doubts due to roster fit. Chicago could defy expectations with added depth. Portland's offense raises concerns, but Memphis's talent might surprise. They pinpoint likely tankers like Brooklyn and Washington, and discuss why Utah’s win total seems too low. Plus, Toronto's talent and the Clippers' depth are explored as they predict upcoming surprises.
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Warriors' Regular-Season Resilience
- Golden State projects better than consensus because their end-of-last-season performance and roster upgrades point to ~50 wins.
- John Hollinger and Nate Duncan both cite defensive intelligence and added depth as resilience against aging stars.
Rockets' Fit And Spacing Risk
- Houston's high over-under ignores serious fit and shooting concerns despite adding Kevin Durant.
- Loss of Fred VanVleet and Finney-Smith's early absence raise doubts about functional spacing and ball-handling.
Bulls' Depth Eases Tank Risk
- Chicago should clear the low-30s win total because roster depth reduces long losing stretches.
- Vucevic's shooting variance remains the chief swing factor for how high they climb.