CROSSOVER: Why OKC Thunder Are Still CLEAR CUT Title Favorites and WOULD beat Knicks in Finals

Thunder reign supreme, but can they fend off challengers? Oklahoma City's NBA championship celebration may be short-lived as threats emerge.Host and Locked On Thunder's Rylan Stiles break down OKC's dominance, comparing them to the KD Warriors era. They analyze potential roadblocks, including the Denver Nuggets' seven-game thriller and the Cleveland Cavaliers' defensive prowess. The New York Knicks enter the conversation as dark horses, with Jalen Brunson's playoff heroics under the microscope.Defensive strategies take center stage as the hosts dissect how teams might exploit Thunder vulnerabilities. Key matchups like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Knicks defenders and Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Chet Holmgren are examined.Tune in for expert insights on Oklahoma City's path to repeating and the teams looking to dethrone them.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first yearFanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.comto get startedFANDUEL 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.