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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 35 MIN

OKC Thunder BEAT DOWN LAKERS AGAIN | Isaiah Joe IS A DIFFERENCE MAKER

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Oklahoma City Thunder crush Los Angeles Lakers as Isaiah Joe emerges as a playoff X factor. Can Joe’s hot shooting and improved versatility power OKC through the postseason gauntlet? Host Rylan Stiles and guest Brandon Abar break down the Thunder’s dominant 123-87 victory, spotlighting Isaiah Joe’s six threes, Chet Holmgren’s two-way impact, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offensive efficiency. Key discussion points include OKC’s historic streak of 35+ point wins, the evolution of their three-point shooting, and how Joe, Chet Holmgren, and rookie Jared McCain could shape playoff matchups against contenders like the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets. The episode also explores the path to clinching the No. 1 seed in the West, playoff rotation questions for coach Mark Daigneault, and which bracket scenarios give Oklahoma City the clearest path to another NBA Finals run.   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. 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. 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 BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/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 WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  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 crush Los Angeles Lakers as Isaiah Joe emerges as a playoff X factor. Can Joe’s hot shooting and improved versatility power OKC through the postseason gauntlet? Host Rylan Stiles and guest Brandon Abar break down the Thunder’s dominant 123-87 victory, spotlighting Isaiah Joe’s six threes, Chet Holmgren’s two-way impact, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offensive efficiency. Key discussion points include OKC’s historic streak of 35+ point wins, the evolution of their three-point shooting, and how Joe, Chet Holmgren, and rookie Jared McCain could shape playoff matchups against contenders like the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets. The episode also explores the path to clinching the No. 1 seed in the West, playoff rotation questions for coach Mark Daigneault, and which bracket scenarios give Oklahoma City the clearest path to another NBA Finals run.

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