The Mavs tipped off their 5-game road trip with a 137-136 win in New Orleans. All 5 Mavs starters scored in double figures with 25 apiece for Kyrie Irving & PJ Washington. Daniel Gafford had a dbl-dbl with 22/12 with 6 3's for Klay Thompson.

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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

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The Mavs wiped out the Wizards before heading out on their longest road trip of the season 130-108. Klay Thompson drilled 7 3-pointers in the 1st quarter as the Mavs built a 38-point lead. P.J. Washington put in 19, with a season high 20 off the bench for Omax! Washington has lost 14 straight.

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