GAME NIGHT: The Charlotte Hornets Are the Biggest THREAT in the NBA Play-In | Phoenix Suns Big Turnaround

LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets, Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat, Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons, Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns, Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers, and Dillon Brooks are all in the spotlight as the hosts break down the NBA Play-In Tournament, team improvements, and key player performances. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) & Camille Davis (@CamilleMonae, Locked On Bucks) kick off the NBA Playoffs by discussing the Charlotte Hornets' rise as the most dangerous NBA Play-In team and highlight LaMelo Ball's leadership. The hosts analyze the Miami Heat's play-in chances and Bam Adebayo's potential impact. Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham’s role in their turnaround are discussed, emphasizing his value and leadership. The conversation shifts to the Phoenix Suns' defensive transformation, Devin Booker’s consistency, and Dillon Brooks’ effect as a culture-setter. They cover the Portland Trail Blazers’ improvements including Deni Avdija’s growth and the stylistic matchup with the Suns. The episode wraps up debating the NBA's 65-game rule, picking the most annoying NBA player, and weighing who truly deserves All-NBA and MVP honors.   0:00 Hornets vs Heat 11:36 Suns vs Blazers 22:44 Locked On NBA Awards      Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 Locked On Mavericks Podcast 🎧 Locked On Bucks Podcast     Follow Your Team Every Day 📲 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba/   Locked On NBA: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba/     Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers   TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.   Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba.   PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA   BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.    Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.