The Lock Squad consist of:
- League Commioner and Laker GM, Nick Kryszak (23-22)
- APA BOD Member and Bobcats Player, Conor Foley (22-23)
- APA BOD Member and Rockets Player, Alex Hiam (24-21)
- APA BOD Member and League Executive, Austin Peach (26-19)
LOCK RECORD
- Commish (2-2)
- Foley (2-1)
- Ham (3-0)
- Peach (2-2)
Each week this group will pick every game and give their "Lock of the Week". Each pick is straight up, spreads are generated by Commisisoner Kryszak.
W1
Bucks vs Wolves (+3.5)
- Bucks (Ham, Commish)
- Wolves (Foley, Peach)
- Clippers (Ham)
- Kings (Commish, Peach, Foley)
- Grizzlies
- Suns (Ham, Commish, Peach, Foley)
Mavs vs Nuggets (+2)
- Mavs (Ham, Foley)
- Nuggets (Commish, Peach)
- Sixers (Foley, Commish)
- Nets (Ham, Peach)
- Lakers (Commish, Peach)
- Pistons (Ham, Foley)
- Heat
- Thunder (Ham, Commish, Foley, Peach)
- HAM LOCK
- Knicks (Foley, Commish)
- Spurs (Ham, Peach)
Magic vs Rockets (-1)
- Magic
- Rockets (Ham, Commish, Foley, Peach)
Celtics vs Bobcats (+8.5)
- Celtics (Ham, Commish, Peach)
- Bobcats (Foley)
- COMMISH LOCK
- PEACH LOCK
- Bulls
- Raptors (Ham, Commish, Foley, Peach)
- Wizards (Ham, Foley, Commish, Peach)
- Sonics
- FOLEY LOCK
Commish - Celtics 🔒
Peach - Celtics 🔒
Ham - Thunder 🔒
Foley - Wizards 🔒
W2
Suns vs Kings (+3.5)
- Suns ( Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Kings
Magic vs Knicks (-4)
- Magic (Bob, Peach)
- Knicks (Foley, Ham)
Celtics vs Wolves (+6)
- Celtics (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Wolves
Thunder vs Raptors (+4)
- Thunder (Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Raptors (Commish)
Bulls vs Pistons (-5)
- Bulls
- Pistons (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
Spurs vs Nets (+9.5)
- Spurs (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Nets
Sonics vs Clippers (-2)
- Sonics (Commish)
- Clippers (Foley, Ham, Peach)
Rockets vs Sixers (+8.5)
- Rockets (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Sixers
- FOLEY LOCK
- HAM LOCK
Lakers vs Heat (-1)
- Lakers (Commish, Foley, Peach)
- Heat (Ham)
Mavs vs Bobcats (+8)
- Mavs (Commish, Ham, Peach)
- Bobcats (Foley)
- COMMISH LOCK
- PEACH LOCK
Nuggets vs Bucks (+7.5)
- Nuggets (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Bucks
Grizzlies vs Wizards (-7.5)
- Grizzlies
- Wizards (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
Commish - Mavs 🔒
Peach - Mavs 🔒
Foley - Rockets 🔒
Ham - Rockets 🔒
W3
Pistons vs Thunder
- Pistons (Foley, Ham)
- Thunder (Commish, Peach)
Wizards vs Kings
- Wizards (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Kings
- HAM LOCK
- PEACH LOCK
Rockets vs Spurs
- Rockets (Ham)
- Spurs (Commish, Foley, Peach)
Celtics vs Bucks
- Celtics (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Bucks
Clippers vs Suns
- Clippers
- Suns (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
Nuggets vs Bobcats
- Nuggets (Commish, Ham, Peach)
- Bobcats (Foley)
- COMMISH LOCK
- PEACH LOCK
Mavs vs Wolves
- Mavs (Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Wolves (Commish)
Heat vs Raptors
- Heat (Ham)
- Raptors (Commish, Foley, Peach)
Sonics vs Grizzlies
- Sonics (Commish, Ham)
- Grizzlies (Foley, Peach)
Knicks vs Nets
- Knicks (Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Nets (Commish)
- FOLEY LOCK
Lakers vs Bulls
- Lakers (Commish, Ham, Peach)
- Bulls (Foley)
Magic vs Sixers
- Magic (Commish, Foley, Ham, Peach)
- Sixers
Commish - Nuggets 🔒
Foley - Knicks 🔒
Ham - Wizards 🔒
Peach - Nuggets 🔒
W4
This week we will be featuring advanced AI picks. AI will choose each game and predict a final score as well.
AI's Picks
Thursday, June 11
Clippers (1-2) vs Grizzlies (1-2)
Key Matchup
Nate Hoellig (27.0 PPG) vs Nani Rivera (14.7 PPG)
Analysis
The Clippers are the strangest team in the league. They’re only 1-2 but lead the entire league in scoring at 82.3 PPG. Their problem is defense, allowing 77.3 PPG.
The Grizzlies are more balanced but lack a true elite scorer.
X-Factor
If Nate gets over 30, the Clippers win.
Prediction
Clippers 81
Grizzlies 74
Win Probability
- Clippers 62%
- Grizzlies 38%
Heat (0-2) vs Pistons (1-2)
Key Matchup
Joe Ciocca (29.5 PPG) vs Pistons team defense
Analysis
The Heat are the best 0-2 team in the league.
Joe is averaging nearly 30 points and the Heat have only played twice. The Pistons struggle offensively at just 53.0 PPG.
X-Factor
Can the Heat get secondary scoring?
Prediction
Heat 75
Pistons 66
Win Probability
- Heat 68%
- Pistons 32%
Bobcats (1-2) vs Timberwolves (2-1)
Key Matchup
Conor Foley (21.0 PPG) vs Wolves depth
Analysis
The Wolves are more complete.
Bobcats have struggled defensively (-40 differential) while Timberwolves have stayed competitive in every game.
X-Factor
Rebounding battle.
Prediction
Timberwolves 72
Bobcats 65
Win Probability
- Timberwolves 65%
- Bobcats 35%
Magic (2-1) vs Nets (2-1)
Key Matchup
Magic Team Defense vs Xzavion Nix + Andy Strug
Analysis
This is the game of the night.
Nets average 71.7 PPG and have arguably the league’s best scoring duo.
Magic are deeper and more balanced.
X-Factor
Can Magic slow the pace?
Prediction
Nets 78
Magic 74
Win Probability
- Nets 55%
- Magic 45%
Sunday, June 14
Bulls (2-1) vs Thunder (3-0)
Analysis
Thunder own the league’s second-best point differential and best defense.
Prediction
Thunder 71
Bulls 63
Player of the Game
Lakers (1-1) vs Raptors (1-2)
Analysis
Coin-flip matchup.
Lakers have better frontcourt talent.
Prediction
Lakers 69
Raptors 66
Nuggets (3-0) vs Celtics (1-2)
Analysis
Nuggets have been the most dominant team statistically.
League-best +45 differential.
Prediction
Nuggets 73
Celtics 61
Sixers (0-2) vs Spurs (2-1)
Analysis
Sean Weisansal current MVP.
The Spurs average 80.0 PPG, second-best in the league.
Sean’s numbers:
- 24.7 PPG
- 12.3 RPG
- 4.3 APG
- 2.0 SPG
He’s putting up MVP-level production.
Prediction
Spurs 82
Sixers 61
Player of the Game
Sean Weisansal
Projected:
- 26 points
- 13 rebounds
- 5 assists
Knicks (1-2) vs Rockets (1-1)
Game of the Week
Key Matchup
Roy Wallace vs Knicks Defense
Analysis
The Knicks score a lot (73.7 PPG) but allow a league-worst 85.3 PPG.
Roy Wallace is averaging:
- 16.0 PPG
- 17.5 RPG
- 5.5 APG
- 2.0 BPG
The Knicks have not shown they can handle dominant rebounders.
X-Factor
- Roy’s rebounding.
Prediction
Rockets 77
Knicks 71
Player of the Game
Roy Wallace
Projected:
- 18 points
- 18 rebounds
- 6 assists
Bucks (0-3) vs Mavericks (2-1)
Analysis
Mavs have too much firepower.
Prediction
Mavericks 75
Bucks 62
Suns (1-2) vs Wizards (3-0)
Analysis
Mismatch.
Tysheen Lott and Dante Williams should control this one.
Prediction
Wizards 86
Suns 67
Player of the Game
Tysheen Lott
Projected:
- 32 points
Sonics (1-2) vs Kings (2-1)
Analysis
Malikye Ridgeway is the difference. Ridgeway vs Blue will be the must see matchup of the week
Prediction
Kings 79
Sonics 70
AI's Lock:
- Spurs (9.5/10 confidence)
The Lock Squad
Commish (18-16)
- Grizzlies
- Heat
- Wolves
- Nets
- Thunder
- Lakers
- Nuggets
- Spurs
- Rockets
- Mavs
- Wizards 🔒
- Sonics
Foley (18-16)
- Clippers
- Heat
- Bobcats
- Nets 🔒
- Thunder
- Raptors
- Nuggets
- Spurs
- Rockets
- Mavs
- Wizards
- Kings
Ham (19-15)
- Clippers
- Pistons
- Wolves
- Magic
- Bulls
- Raptors
- Spurs 🔒
- Nuggets
- Mavs
- Rockets
- Wizards
- Kings
Peach (21-13)
- Grizzlies
- Heat
- Wolves
- Nets
- Thunder
- Lakers
- Spurs
- Nuggets
- Mavs
- Rockets 🔒
- Wizards
- Sonics
W5
AI went 7-4 last week, not bad for it's first time picking games.
This week, the Lock Squad will feature special guest picks from Spurs G/F/C, Sean Weisansal.
Sean's Picks
Bulls > Heat
Bucks > Bobcats
Spurs > Magic
Wizards > Clippers (Wizards 🔒)
Kings > Grizzlies
Sonics > Suns
Lakers > Thunder
Nuggets > Wolves
Mavs > Celtics
Knicks > Sixers
Rockets > Nets
Pistons > Raptors
AI's Picks
Bulls > Heat
Bobcats > Bucks
Spurs > Magic
Wizards > Clippers
Kings > Grizzlies
Suns > Sonics
Thunder > Lakers (Game of the Week)
Wolves > Nuggets
Mavs > Celtics
Knicks > Sixers (Knicks 🔒)
Nets > Rockets
Raptors > Pistons
The Lock Squad
Commish
- Bulls
- Bucks (🔒)
- Spurs
- Wizards
- Kings
- Sonics
- Lakers
- Wolves
- Celtics
- Knicks
- Nets
- Pistons
Foley
- Bulls
- Bobcats
- Spurs
- Wizards
- Kings (🔒)
- Sonics
- Lakers
- Nuggets
- Mavs
- Knicks
- Rockets
- Pistons
Ham
- Bulls
- Bucks (🔒)
- Spurs
- Wizards
- Kings
- Suns
- Lakers
- Nuggets
- Mavs
- Knicks
- Rockets
- Pistons
Peach
- Bulls
- Bucks (🔒)
- Spurs
- Wizards
- Kings
- Sonics
- Lakers
- Wolves
- Celtics
- Knicks
- Nets
- Pistons
