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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 25 MIN

How Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Injuries IMPACT OKC Thunder | Play In Results Shape Thunder Picks

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Oklahoma City Thunder eye a favorable playoff path as injuries sideline Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the Los Angeles Lakers. Could this open the door for the Thunder’s NBA Finals push? The Rockets, led by Kevin Durant and defensive ace Amen Thompson, are poised to capitalize on a weakened Lakers squad—Jackson Gatlin claims they should cruise to Round Two. Will LeBron James and his supporting cast withstand the postseason grind, or does this set up an easy Thunder ride? Rylan Stiles breaks down OKC’s draft capital implications as the NBA play-in tournament shapes the first-round matchups and lottery pick scenarios. Clippers and Sixers fans, pay close attention—the Thunder’s lottery odds could shift dramatically if your teams stumble, creating big upside for OKC. Insightful commentary covers both the playoff bracket and the future of Thunder basketball. Don’t miss this energetic, behind-the-scenes look at how key injuries and play-in drama may push Oklahoma City closer to championship glory.   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! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   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 two-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.

Oklahoma City Thunder eye a favorable playoff path as injuries sideline Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the Los Angeles Lakers. Could this open the door for the Thunder’s NBA Finals push? The Rockets, led by Kevin Durant and defensive ace Amen Thompson, are poised to capitalize on a weakened Lakers squad—Jackson Gatlin claims they should cruise to Round Two. Will LeBron James and his supporting cast withstand the postseason grind, or does this set up an easy Thunder ride? Rylan Stiles breaks down OKC’s draft capital implications as the NBA play-in tournament shapes the first-round matchups and lottery pick scenarios. Clippers and Sixers fans, pay close attention—the Thunder’s lottery odds could shift dramatically if your teams stumble, creating big upside for OKC. Insightful commentary covers both the playoff bracket and the future of Thunder basketball. Don’t miss this energetic, behind-the-scenes look at how key injuries and play-in drama may push Oklahoma City closer to championship glory.

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Oklahoma City Thunder eye a favorable playoff path as injuries sideline Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the Los Angeles Lakers. Could this open the door for the Thunder’s NBA Finals push? The Rockets, led by Kevin Durant and defensive ace Amen...

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