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Pacers Collapse, Kings Confusion, Wizards Gamble | NBA Autopsy Report
The Baseline NBA Podcast is back with our coveted Autopsy Report, putting three struggling franchises “on the slab”: the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and Washington Wizards. Cal Lee and Warren Shaw pull on the black scrubs and break down who’s got a pulse, who’s in critical condition, and who’s completely flatlined. We’re not just talking vibes – we’re talking coaching, roster construction, cap sheets, injuries, culture, and front office direction. This episode is perfect for hoop fans who live for the postmortem on disappointing seasons and want an early look at what these teams must do next. In this episode: Why a team that was just in the NBA Finals (Pacers) collapsed into the bottom of the East How much blame (or grace) Rick Carlisle deserves, and why his partnership with Tyrese Haliburton still matters Why the Pacers’ roster is in critical condition, and why a dynamic two-way wing is now a must The ongoing identity crisis in Sacramento and why the Kings’ culture and direction have completely flatlined What Doug Christie represents as a coach… and why his imprint still isn’t visible on either end of the floor How ugly the Kings’ cap situation and veteran mix really are, and why the franchise feels rudderless Why the Washington Wizards might actually have more hope than people think How a core built around Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Alex Sarr, plus a wave of young talent, could reshape the Wizards The defensive identity Washington could build, and what has to go right for this experiment not to blow up If you rock with deep-dive NBA team breakdowns, cap and roster talk, and culture-focused analysis – this Autopsy Report is for you. 0:00 – Intro, black scrubs energy & Autopsy Report concept 1:33 – Explaining the Autopsy scale: pulse, critical condition, flatline 4:55 – PrizePicks read & setting up this week’s three teams 6:45 – Indiana Pacers put on the slab: from Finals run to bottom of the East 7:22 – Did we overrate the Pacers or underestimate the East? 8:45 – Coaching: grading Rick Carlisle and his partnership with Haliburton 14:50 – Pacers roster in critical condition: the missing wing 23:13 – Pacers intangibles & future: Halliburton’s return and realistic offensive/defensive ceiling 27:37 – Sacramento Kings on the slab: no identity, no direction, no plan 31:07 – Kings roster: bad veteran mix, cap issues, and no cornerstone path 41:15 – Can the draft deliver a true culture-changer for Sacramento? 47:02 – Kings intangibles: ownership and why the franchise feels stuck 51:57 – Washington Wizards on the slab: ugly season, but a plan in place? 54:41 – Coaching Brian Keefe: is he the guy to lead a Trae/AD era? 58:34 – Wizards roster breakdown: Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr 1:04:14 – Intangibles in D.C.: defensive identity, realistic upside 1:09:45 – Closing: where these three franchises go from here & teasing future Autopsy Reports Follow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaseline Follow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline The Baseline Swag: https://tinyurl.com/baselineswag Subscribe to 19 Media Group: https://bit.ly/3KcZtGe #nba #podcast #sports
Wichita at Kansas City, March 28, 2026
INDEPENDENCE, MO (Mar. 28) – Wichita closed a four-game miniseries against Kansas City on Saturday, 3-0, at Cable Dahmer Arena. In his pro debut, Connor Hasley stopped 21 shots in the losing effort. Both goalies settled in through the first 36 minutes of the game. Jack LaFontaine was tested with more grade-A chances, including a breakaway chance by Peter Bates. At 16:07 of the second, Bobo Carpenter broke the ice to give Kansas City a 1-0 lead. Lucas Sowder made a nice play coming down the left wing and fed a pass across the crease to Carpenter and he made it 1-0. In the third, the Mavericks put the game out of reach with two goals in 38 seconds. David Cotton fired a one-timer from the right circle at 5:29, collecting his 23rd of the season to make it 2-0. Sowder tallied his 13th of the campaign at 6:07 to make it 3-0. He charged down the right wing, had a step on a Thunder defender and beat Hasley to close the scoring. The Thunder losing skid hits five with the loss on Saturday night. LaFontaine earned his fourth shutout of the season and third against Wichita. Wichita went 0-for-1 on the power play. Kansas City didn't have a chance on the man advantage.
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Carolina Hurricanes winning streak ends in Seattle
The Carolina Hurricanes lost 2-1 to the Seattle Kraken in a road game on March 2, 2026. The Hurricanes saw their 5-game winning streak come to an end as they fell to the Seattle Kraken, 2-1. The Kraken scored both of their goals in the 1st half of the second period as a couple of breakdowns led to grade A scoring chances. Nikolaj Ehlers got the Canes on the board late in the 2nd period, pouncing on a loose puck and ringing the bell for the 16th time this season to make it a 1-goal game heading into the 3rd. But, Carolina just couldn't generate enough from their 36 shots on goal and 83 (!!!) total shot attempts and the game fizzled out at the end. Frederik Andersen started his second consecutive game for the first time since before Thanksgiving, but wasn't able to stack back-to-back strong performances in losing. It snaps his personal 6-game point streak. Canes Corner is presented by the Aluminum Company of North Carolina. aluminumcompany.com. #hurricanes #nhl #hockey #prohockey #professionalhockey #canes #carolinahurricanes #carolina #letsgocanes #seattlekraken #999thefan
OKC vs Mavericks total is COMPLETELY wrong 🔥 #betting #nba #picks
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NFLPA Grades & Knicks & Bucks Preview - Don, Hahn, & Rosenberg - 2/27/26
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