Luka Doncic is the MVP Frontrunner & NBA Defenses Figuring Out Wemby

Luka Doncic surges into the MVP spotlight as the Los Angeles Lakers outlast the San Antonio Spurs in a wild finish. The conversation turns to how teams are cracking the code on defending Victor Wembanyama, with the Lakers’ physicality and tactical doubles posing new challenges for the Spurs’ rookie phenom. Meanwhile, Russell Westbrook makes history for career rebounds by a guard, igniting debate over his true value to the Sacramento Kings’ season. Hosts Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize break down the latest NBA headlines, including Derik Queen's emergence for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trailblazers’ unexpected win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can the Detroit Pistons’ defensive surge and Cade Cunningham’s return to form propel them to the top of the Eastern Conference? Key stats, advanced metrics, and hard-hitting takes spotlight the league’s shifting power balance and rising stars. 00:00 Intro01:30 Luka as the MVP Frontrunner08:47 Teams Defending Wemby13:37 Make It Take It: Westbrook, Pelicans, Trail Blazers25:11 Mavs' Offensive Struggles Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code NBA50the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details.DoorDash — In your bag all season long.RobinhoodYou expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your move. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Options, futures, and crypto trading carry significant risk and may not suit all investors. Securities offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, member SIPC. Futures trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and not SPIC or FDIC protected. Crypto offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840), not FDIC or SIPC protected. Portfolio management offered by Robinhood Strategies, an SEC-registered advisor.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBAfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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.