NBA West Squad: DeMar DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis Aim for Playoff Success

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West, your Locked On hosts discuss the current state of the West as the playoff picture continues to take shape. With Nick Angstadt hosting, the panel includes Matt Moore, Rylan Styles, Matt George, Jackson Gatlin, and Andy Kamenetzky. They debate sleeper teams, fraudulent contenders, and future prospects in the West. The hosts analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder's potential, the Houston Rockets' surprising success, and the challenges facing other teams. They explore the importance of playoff experience, shooting consistency, and coaching in determining postseason success. The show also touches on the rebuilding strategies of bottom-tier teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs. Throughout the discussion, the hosts offer insights into team dynamics, player development, and the ever-changing landscape of the Western Conference. 0:00 Intro 5:34 Thunder's playoff potential questioned 11:06 Most fraudulent Western Conference team 16:47 Thunder's strengths and progression 28:23 Blazers as potential buy-low opportunity Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game! TALKSPACE Therapy is a game-changer. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/LOCKEDONNBA and enter promo code SPACE80 to get $80 off your first month and show your support for the show. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel From the first whistle to the final drive, FanDuel makes the NFL Playoffs even more exciting! Right now, new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get THREE HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS – if you win your first bet! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. Make this playoff season unforgettable with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)