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Who's the BEST Starting 5 in the NBA? | ALL NBA PODCAST
Episode 322
Adam Mares and Jason Timpf draft and debate the best starting fives in the NBA, breaking down what makes each elite lineup click. They discuss the Denver Nuggets’ championship core, whether the OKC Thunder have the league’s deepest young unit, and how the Warriors continue to maximize their veterans. The conversation moves to the Lakers, Rockets, Cavaliers, Knicks, Timberwolves, Clippers, and Pistons, evaluating each team’s chemistry, spacing, and star power. Plus, they touch on Walker Kessler’s injury impact on the Jazz, Jalen Green’s debut with the Suns, and a few honorable mention lineups that could surprise this season.
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00:00 - Intro
02:38 - How does Walker Kessler’s injury affect the Utah Jazz?
03:51 - Thoughts on Jalen Green’s debut with the Suns
06:25 - The Best NBA Starting 5’s Draft
08:56 - Best Starting Five: Denver Nuggets
12:29 - Is the difference between Cam Johnson and MPJ a problem for the Nuggets?
17:18 - Best Starting Five: OKC Thunder
21:22 - Best Starting Five: Golden State Warriors
28:41 - Best Starting Five: LA Lakers
39:41 - Best Starting Five: Houston Rockets
46:04 - Best Starting Five: Cleveland Cavavaliers
50:06 - Best Starting Five: New York Knicks
55:05 - Best Starting Five: Minnesota TImberwolves
58:02 - Best Starting Five: LA Clippers
59:20 - Best Starting Five: Detroit Pistons
01:01:02 - Honorable mention teams
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