Can LeBron still carry the Lakers? | 4QT PODCAST

Welcome to the 4-Quarter Talk Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. From the shorthanded Lakers with Luka Doncic's injury to another rematch between fierce rivals, the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, we're in for a hot start. We also talk about the 65-game rule after Anthony Edwards was disqualified from award contention, and cover the fallout of the Los Angeles Clippers' elimination, with Kawhi Leonard's impending free agency and the draft implications for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Follow us: https://linktr.ee/4quarterpod Music credit: Prod. ARAM Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:12 65-game rule 10:38 Kawhi and the Clippers 18:44 Celtics vs 76ers 22:36 Knicks vs Hawks 26:21 Cavs vs Raptors 30:14 Spurs vs Blazers 33:16 Nuggets vs Wolves 36:44 Lakers vs Rockets