Western Conference check-in + who's the Unrivaled MVP?

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss bounce around the Western Conference for a how-good-should-we-feel check-in. The Thunder and Spurs (winners of nine straight!) have separated themselves from the pack; how poised are the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, or Timberwolves to make a run? Do they have a fatal flaw in their profile?

From there, the guys recap the recent happenings in Unrivaled — from Angel Reese’s return, the Phantom and Laces’ battle for the top seed, and potential dark-horses in this year’s postseason. Finally, Nekias talks through his top candidates for MVP with Steve, with official ballots due this week.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

1:50 How to decipher post-All-Star break play
10:42 Houston Rockets
24:55 Denver Nuggets
37:16 Los Angeles Lakers
54:26 Minnesota Timberwolves
01:02:53 Salute to the Spurs
01:09:45 Unrivaled thoughts

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 01: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Lakers 112-110. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 01: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) LeBron James #23 and Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2026 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Lakers 112-110. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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