Episode
Luka’s Down, Steph’s Back: NBA Playoff Picture Impact
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- Emily Kate Takes
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- Apr 8, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1743
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Summary
In this episode, we break down the impact of Luka Dončić’s injury and what it means for the NBA Playoffs picture in the West. Can LA survive if Luka misses time, or does this change everything? We also discuss Step Curry’s return and what it means for Golden State heading into the postseason, plus a roundup of key injuries across the league that could swing playoff matchups. Finally, we get into the players who’ve been ruled out of major awards due to missed games - and how that reshapes races Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.