# 🏀 LAKERS ARE DONE? | EPISODE 118

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Podcast: [The X-Factor Sportz Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-x-factor-sportz-podcast-6383692)
Published: 2026-02-19T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/xfactorsportz/2558134
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## Resource

🔥 EPISODE 118 | NBA POWER RANKINGS 3.0 (Post All-Star Break) 🔥 The All-Star break is over and our NBA Power Rankings 3.0 ask: The Pistons Are #1?! See the top 10. The second half of the season has officially arrived, meaning there are no more excuses for teams across the league. We are ranking the real top 10 teams based on how they are performing right now. The Detroit Pistons have shocked the Eastern Conference, climbing to the top spot with elite defense and a winning culture under JB Bickerstaff, but we analyze if their lack of depth and playoff experience will hurt them down the stretch. We also break down the rise of the San Antonio Spurs behind Victor Wembanyama and look at why the Oklahoma City Thunder have slipped in the standings due to key injuries. Notably absent from this list are the LA Lakers. We get brutally honest about why the Lakers are not true contenders, explaining why their roster construction, lack of defense, and reliance on a 41-year-old LeBron James make them a second-round exit at best. Additionally, we cover the latest sports news, including a recap of the new All-Star game format, the debate on whether Jayson Tatum should return to the Celtics this season, the Tyreek Hill release, and the potential for a WNBA lockout. Join us for unbiased takes and let us know who you think belongs in the top spot.

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