NBA Podcast: Thunder, Blazers, and the West's muddled middle

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 episode include:

• What's powering the Thunder's surge, and how likely are they to make the play-in?
• How relentless driving is making up for their lack of shooting
• It's all coming together for Josh Giddey
• Is the defense for real?
• When will this team hit the accelerator and look for upgrades on the trade market?
• Why the Blazers have fallen back to the pack after an encouraging start
• How will the team handle Jerami Grant's impending free agency?
• Are they destined to be stuck on the treadmill of mediocrity?
• Sorting out the rest of the West's play-in morass
• Anthony Edwards is balling, but the Wolves are still all over the map
• The Clippers' offense continues to underwhelm
• Is it time to worry about the Warriors' defense?
• Can the Suns get healthy in time to turn their season around?
• Now that the Jazz have slipped, will they look to pivot and trade their vets?
• LeBron James is keeping the Lakers in the play-in hunt, but can Anthony Davis return and stay on the court long enough to get them there?
• Which three of these teams will wind up missing out?
• Make or miss segment: Will the Raptors trade OG Anunoby?
• Will James Harden be an All-Star?