NBA Podcast: Sliding Celtics, rising Heat, surprising Wiz, impressive rookies

Welcome to the latest edition of "Pound the Rock," an NBA podcast hosted by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond.

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Topics for this week's episode include:

• The Celtics are already coming apart at the seams
• Boston's defense is even worse than its problematic offense
• The Bulls are legit
• Why Miami is the early season's most impressive team
• How the Heat's mean defense is getting it done
• How Kyle Lowry is elevating the team's offense
• Are the Wizards for real?
• Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley look like superstars in the making
• Don't sleep on Franz Wagner, Josh Giddey, Chris Duarte, and Davion Mitchell either
• The Magic have something brewing
• Jalen Green's got sauce
• Is there a reason for concern with Cade Cunningham?
• A shoutout for our new Washington, D.C. listeners