Let's cannonball into some talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, shall we? SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) stops by to discuss MVP cases for LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard, the significance of Anthony Davis' injury, Paul George's play, Marc Gasol's defense, potential trades, the NBA championship race and much, much more!  TIMESTAMPS⬇️ CLIPPERS (1:34)🔘Offensive changes under Ty Lue🔘Serge Ibaka’s fit🔘Offensive shot profile🔘Defensive warts🔘Crunch-time play🔘Kawhi Leonard’s MVP case🔘Paul George’s recent roller coaster ride🔘Ivica Zubac’s value🔘The significance of Patrick Beverley🔘Postseason lineups🔘Trades! LAKERS (39:39)🔘Anthony Davis’ injury🔘AD’s change in shot profile🔘LeBron James’ MVP case🔘Montrezl Harrell’s fit/recent play🔘The Marc Gasol experience🔘Kyle Kuzma’s importance🔘Dennis Schroder’s role🔘The half-court offense🔘The “No LeBron” minutes🔘Trades! Please subscribe to Hardwood Knocks here. And if you're listening to us in Apple 's podcast player, please, please pretty please leave us a rating and write a review here. Host: @danfavaleHost: @fromal09Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices