How Far Can Durant Carry Houston? The Suns are Building + Favorite Role Players | ALL NBA Podcast
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How Far Can Durant Carry Houston? The Suns are Building + Favorite Role Players | ALL NBA Podcast

57:13 Feb 27, 2026
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Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines from around the league, starting with the Houston Rockets taking down the Orlando Magic and whether Houston leans too heavily on Kevin Durant. They analyze Reed Sheppard’s defensive effort and shooting importance, Amen Thompson’s unusual season, Tari Eason’s impact, and late-game struggles from Paolo Banchero as Orlando looks to regain its identity. The episode also covers a massive Phoenix Suns win, offensive execution down the stretch, and Legs’ perspective after coaching against Collin Gillespie. The conversation shifts to the Lakers’ defensive issues, late-game decision-making, whether Luka Don?i? should have been on the floor, Deandre Ayton’s comments about Clint Capela, and questions about LeBron James’ recent play. They close by highlighting under-20-minute players who consistently impact winning. A must-listen for NBA fans tracking playoff implications, star performances, and the league’s biggest debates.   00:00 - Intro 03:05 Rockets take down the Magic 05:40 Do the Rockets rely too heavily on Durant? 10:00 Sheppard held up on defense + they need his shooting 13:15 Magic and Rockets share limitations 15:44 Amen Thompson’s weird year 19:10 Tari Eason’s night 21:25 Carter, Black, and Bane 23:30 Banchero’s struggles down the stretch 25:11 Orlando regaining identity? 28:55 Suns huge win 29:49 Legs coaching against Gillespie + his big game 32:18 Suns execution offensively 34:00 Lakers don’t have an effective low man 35:20 Last play of the game 38:50 Should Luka have been on the floor? 41:18 Ayton’s quote about Capela 47:40 LeBron looked old 49:26 Players who impact winning playing under 20 MPG   FOLLOW ALL NBA Twitter: http://x.com/ALLCITY_NBA Instagram:   / allcity_nba   TikTok :   / allcity_nba   An ALLCITY Network Production All music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify! Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ALLNBA. Promo Code ALLNBA SeatGeek: Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ALLN... Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code ALLNBA FanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! visit https://fanduel.com/ALLNBA. Play your game with FanDuel, official sports betting partner of the NBA. Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C., KY or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? C
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