Sam Amick, senior NBA writer for the Athletic joins Adam Mares of Locked on Nuggets and Denver Stiffs, to discuss Thursday night's games in segment one. In segment two we discuss the staying power of a few surprise teams out West including the Denver Nuggets (12:15), the Dallas Mavericks (16:30), the Memphis Grizzlies (19:20), and the Indiana Pacers (21:30). In the final segment, we discuss teams who have struggled out of the game but who might have a big run in them. Washington Wizards (24:20), the Minnesota Timberwolves (26:45), New Orleans Pelicans (28:30), and the Utah Jazz (30:30).  - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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