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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 32 MIN

OKC Thunder MUST WIN Game 2 vs Spurs | Key Adjustments Thunder HAVE TO Make

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Oklahoma City Thunder face a must-win scenario against the San Antonio Spurs after a double-overtime heartbreaker leaves their championship hopes on the line. Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren bounce back and reclaim control of the Western Conference Finals? Rylan Stiles spotlights critical adjustments, from altering the starting lineup with Cason Wallace to unlocking Isaiah Hartenstein’s impact and pushing for aggressive transition scoring. Key discussion points include defensive strategies for handling Victor Wembanyama, attacking the paint rather than relying on risky three-pointers, and the importance of winning every 50-50 ball on the glass. The podcast questions Mark Daigneault’s rotation decisions, considers shrinking the bench for increased intensity, and emphasizes Oklahoma City’s need to rediscover their identity. With the Spurs dominating previous matchups, will the Thunder rise to the challenge or watch the series slip away? Everydayer Club If 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.   Quo Make 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.   DoorDash From 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.   PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL 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.COM to 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 face a must-win scenario against the San Antonio Spurs after a double-overtime heartbreaker leaves their championship hopes on the line. Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren bounce back and reclaim control of the Western Conference Finals? Rylan Stiles spotlights critical adjustments, from altering the starting lineup with Cason Wallace to unlocking Isaiah Hartenstein’s impact and pushing for aggressive transition scoring. Key discussion points include defensive strategies for handling Victor Wembanyama, attacking the paint rather than relying on risky three-pointers, and the importance of winning every 50-50 ball on the glass. The podcast questions Mark Daigneault’s rotation decisions, considers shrinking the bench for increased intensity, and emphasizes Oklahoma City’s need to rediscover their identity. With the Spurs dominating previous matchups, will the Thunder rise to the challenge or watch the series slip away?

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