NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. They go in-depth on the chances of the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers to make a deep run this season, discuss the exciting prospects on the Chicago Bulls roster, ask if the Milwaukee Bucks have chip on their shoulder this season and much more!

On the WNBA side, the pair go over the first games of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs! They discussed the marvelous performances of A’Ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, their most fun matchups and what adjustments teams need to make going forward.

0:15 Central Division preview

01:30 Pistons

15:26 Pacers

29:26 Bulls

39:15 Bucks

48:16 Aces vs. Fever takeaways & questions

01:03:43 Liberty vs. Lynx takeaways & questions

01:22:13 Dream vs. Mystics takeaways & questions

01:28:49 Valkyries vs. Wings takeaways & questions

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait during Detroit Pistons Media Day at Little Caesars Arena on September 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Gregory Shamus

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