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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 41 MIN

OKC Thunder BLOW OUT Lakers in Game 1 SGA Struggles | Jared McCain Provides a SPARK

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Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, overcoming a sluggish start and shaky performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Is this a sign of the Thunder’s championship-caliber depth and resilience? Host Rylan Stiles breaks down how Chet Holmgren’s commanding two-way presence and fearless contributions from Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain powered OKC’s blowout win. Discussion covers the Thunder’s defensive lapses and turnover woes, the Lakers’ inability to sustain aggressive rotations, and the tactical use of timeouts by JJ Redick. Key topics include Gilgeous-Alexander’s struggles against LA’s physicality, Holmgren’s breakout night, and Lou Dort’s rise as a smart playmaker. Can the Thunder clean up their mistakes and continue to keep the Lakers at arm’s length as the series progresses? Don’t miss this high-energy analysis of the Thunder’s evolving postseason path.   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 Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon   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.   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.   RedditReddit 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. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. 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.

Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, overcoming a sluggish start and shaky performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Is this a sign of the Thunder’s championship-caliber depth and resilience? Host Rylan Stiles breaks down how Chet Holmgren’s commanding two-way presence and fearless contributions from Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain powered OKC’s blowout win. Discussion covers the Thunder’s defensive lapses and turnover woes, the Lakers’ inability to sustain aggressive rotations, and the tactical use of timeouts by JJ Redick. Key topics include Gilgeous-Alexander’s struggles against LA’s physicality, Holmgren’s breakout night, and Lou Dort’s rise as a smart playmaker. Can the Thunder clean up their mistakes and continue to keep the Lakers at arm’s length as the series progresses? Don’t miss this high-energy analysis of the Thunder’s evolving postseason path.

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