NBA Podcast: Observations from first week of the season

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

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Topics for this week's episode include:

• Is Luka Doncic suffering from the deficiencies of his supporting cast?
• Why the Lakers are struggling to integrate Russell Westbrook, and how their outlook might change moving forward
• What's driving the Grizzlies' league-best offense and league-worst defense?
• James Harden's struggles go well beyond his declining free-throw rate
• Even given their watered-down competition, there's reason to be optimistic about the Bulls' defense
• LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Ish Smith have the Hornets buzzing
• The Timberwolves have completely remade themselves at the defensive end. Is it sustainable?
• Evan Mobley, Chris Duarte, and Scottie Barnes lead a promising rookie class
• Nikola Jokic looks better than ever; Michael Porter Jr., not so much
• What's driving offensive efficiency down across the league?