The Lakers are sent home in five by the Wolves—and everyone’s pointing fingers: LeBron, Luka, JJ Redick? Plus, why the Knicks may need to get big or go home, the Rockets' controversial strategy against Steph Curry, and if LeBron should even want to come back.

We unpack whether this series was Anthony Edwards' ascension, a referendum on LeBron’s leadership, Luka's fitness failures or a rookie head coach in over his head. Did the Lakers blow it by rescinding the trade for Mark Williams?

Then it’s on to the New York Knicks, where Alex Wolfe (Locked On Knicks) argues they need to go double big to survive. But will Detroit’s youth and chaos push this series to seven?

The panel also previews Nuggets vs. Clippers, questioning Kawhi Leonard and James Harden’s playoff reputations—and Matt Moore drops a wild LeBron-for-Harden trade idea. Plus, Houston stuns Golden State but nearly blows it. Did Dillon Brooks target Steph Curry’s injured thumb? And should the league step in?

We wrap with a spirited debate on the Most Improved Player Award and whether Dyson Daniels deserved it over Cade Cunningham or Ivica Zubac, and tackle Steve Kerr’s complaints about playoff officiating.

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