EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 28 MIN
Chet Holmgren Has a SPURS PROBLEM | Why Game 1 Felt DIFFERENT for OKC Thunder
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Chet Holmgren faces a major roadblock as the Oklahoma City Thunder struggle to crack the code against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite Holmgren’s All-Star and all-defensive Team-caliber season, his offensive game stalls every time he matches up with San Antonio—raising tough questions about OKC’s path forward in this high-stakes NBA Playoff battle. Can Holmgren break the trend, or do the Thunder have a matchup nightmare that even coach Mark Daigneault can’t solve? Rylan Stiles spotlights Holmgren’s struggles in the paint, the Thunder’s overreliance on perimeter shots, and San Antonio’s strategy of relentlessly challenging OKC at the rim. The episode examines Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams’ roles, the Spurs' defensive pressure from stars like Victor Wembanyama, and why Game 1’s double-overtime loss felt fundamentally different from past setbacks. Don’t miss this comprehensive preview of the adjustments Oklahoma City must make to keep their playoff dreams alive. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. QuoMake this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Chet Holmgren faces a major roadblock as the Oklahoma City Thunder struggle to crack the code against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite Holmgren’s All-Star and all-defensive Team-caliber season, his offensive game stalls every time he matches up with San Antonio—raising tough questions about OKC’s path forward in this high-stakes NBA Playoff battle. Can Holmgren break the trend, or do the Thunder have a matchup nightmare that even coach Mark Daigneault can’t solve? Rylan Stiles spotlights Holmgren’s struggles in the paint, the Thunder’s overreliance on perimeter shots, and San Antonio’s strategy of relentlessly challenging OKC at the rim. The episode examines Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams’ roles, the Spurs' defensive pressure from stars like Victor Wembanyama, and why Game 1’s double-overtime loss felt fundamentally different from past setbacks. Don’t miss this comprehensive preview of the adjustments Oklahoma City must make to keep their playoff dreams alive.
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