NBA Podcast: Bubble injuries, West playoff chase, and Lakers' cause for concern

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Welcome to the latest edition of "Pound the Rock," an NBA podcast hosted by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond.

Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.

Topics for this episode include:

  • The surprising quality of play in the bubble so far
  • How will Ben Simmons' knee injury affect the 76ers?
  • What does Jonathan Isaac's torn ACL mean for him and the Magic?
  • Who will wind up in the play-in scenario in the race for the Western Conference 8-seed?
  • The Grizzlies' slide, the Pelicans' defensive disaster, and the rejuvenated Trail Blazers
  • Are we witnessing a legitimate turning point for the Suns franchise?
  • Should any of these playoff aspirants actually trouble the Lakers?
  • What should we make of those Lakers' miserable offensive start in Orlando, and LeBron's latest cryptic comments?
  • Michael Porter Jr.'s breakout makes the Nuggets' long-term outlook seem bright
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