# Western Conference Playoff Shake Up: Timberwolves Trending Down, Lakers Ready To Surge? (Episode 511)

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Podcast: [Establish The Run NBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/establish-the-run-nba-1028137)
Published: 2026-03-16T21:25:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2526

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Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer return to provide their takes on the NBA's Western Conference Playoff Race, including how quickly things might turn bleak in Minnesota, the Lakers' 5-Game win streak taking them to 3rd in the West, how Denver can manage the load of Jokic and Murray, and a brief look ahead into the NBA's Player Award Markets.

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