Western Conference check-in + who's the Unrivaled MVP?
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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 play10:42 Houston Rockets24:55 Denver Nuggets37:16 Los Angeles Lakers54:26 Minnesota Timberwolves01:02:53 Salute to the Spurs01:09:45 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)Jim McIsaac
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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
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)
