The Lakers bounce back against the Wolves but still leave us questioning if LeBron has enough left in the tank. Meanwhile, the Bucks are spiraling, and whispers of a Giannis exit are getting louder—plus, did the Mavs just hint at going after Kevin Durant?

Luka's already doing enough. Can the Lakers truly depend on 40-year-old LeBron James to be that guy every night, or will Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura need to step up before it’s too late? The crew dives into JJ Redick’s fiery timeout rant and what it says about his potential as a head coach in this league.

We then turn to Milwaukee, where the Bucks are suddenly facing a nightmare first-round exit. Giannis and Dame are back, but the chemistry—and defense—aren’t. The question is no longer just “Can they win this series?” It’s “What happens to Giannis if they don’t?” Hayes doesn’t hold back on Doc Rivers, while Matt breaks down the brutal lineup data that could seal Milwaukee’s fate.

Plus: Jayson Tatum's injury and what it means for the Celtics against a scrappy Magic team, how the Warriors have neutralized Houston’s attack, and a sharp look at Jokic’s need to dominate the post against the Clippers. And in Dallas—Nico Harrison’s latest comments might have tipped his hand about a potential Kevin Durant pursuit. Don’t miss this packed playoff edition of Locked On NBA!

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