Name: Opening week observations to keep an eye on by Pound The Rock
Duration: 1 h 25 min 21 s
Description: Luka Doncic's supporting cast, the Lakers, and James Harden look shaky, while the Grizzies, Hornets, Timberwolves, and Bulls look awesome. We dig into those early-season observations - and many more - in this week's episode.

Luka Doncic's supporting cast, the Lakers, and James Harden look shaky, while the Grizzies, Hornets, Timberwolves, and Bulls look awesome. We dig into those early-season observations - and many more - in this week's episode.

Opening week observations to keep an eye on

We dig into some lingering post-deadline thoughts and observations on the 76ers, Lakers, Warriors, Heat, Suns, Jazz, Mavericks, and Spurs - Trae Young to San Antonio, anyone? In addition, with the All-Star break upon us, we look forward to some of the most interesting second-half storylines to monitor.

Lingering post-deadline thoughts and 2nd-half storylines

How the Clippers, Warriors, Bucks, Cavs, Pelicans, and Kings have confused us thus far this season, and why each team is so fascinating to watch down the stretch. Plus, has Trae Young played his last game for the Hawks?

The most confusing and intriguing teams of the stretch run

Last week we talked about the league's most volatile and confusing teams. This week we're talking about this season's exemplars of stability: the Timberwolves, Thunder, Nuggets, and Celtics.

Wolves lose KAT, OKC's big flaw, and a potential Finals preview

On this week's episode, we're talking about two mirror-image teams having up-and-down seasons, and the threat level they might pose to top teams in the postseason. Are the Dallas Mavericks or Miami Heat ready to be playoff spoilers?

Mavs and Heat: Playoff spoilers?

The Pelicans lose Brandon Ingram, Deandre Ayton loses sleep, and we check in on how all of this year's in-season trades have worked out.

How are all those in-season trades working out?

Who's the second-best team in the East? Who's the fourth-best team in the West? Is there any path to a deep run for the Lakers or Warriors? What's with Jalen Green and the Rockets taking off without Alperen Sengun?

Breaking down the playoff races

On our final episode of the regular season, we wonder what's up with Kawhi Leonard's knee injury, consider the implications of Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf strain, discuss Karl-Anthony Towns' impending return, and break down Jrue Holiday's extension. Then, we hand out some regular-season hardware.

Giannis' injury, KAT's return, and awards picks

Jontay Porter gets a lifetime ban, a number of stars limp into the postseason, and we (quickly) break down the six first-round series that are already set.

Warriors postmortem, star injuries, 1st-round playoff preview

With every first-round playoff series at least two games deep, we check in on Knicks-Sixers (4:58), Nuggets-Lakers (23:55), Thunder-Pelicans (35:57), Cavs-Magic (43:07), Bucks-Pacers (48:10), Clippers-Mavs (52:52), Wolves-Suns (1:02:57), and Celtics-Heat (1:13:16)

1st-round check-in

We eulogize teams in Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Phoenix, and the Lakers, and honor an epic series between the Knicks and Sixers. Plus, we previewing second-round matchups - get ready for Knicks-Pacers and Wolves-Nuggets!

Goodbye Sixers, Bucks, Suns, Lakers, hello 2nd-round previews

theScore's Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond break down the biggest storylines and hot topics in basketball.

Opening week observations to keep an eye on

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