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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 33 MIN

SGA Is CLUTCH PLAYER OF YEAR | How Ready is OKC Thunder for Game 2

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Oklahoma City Thunder solidify contender status as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns NBA Clutch Player of the Year. Can SGA’s late-game magic and Chet Holmgren’s defensive versatility fuel a deep playoff run? Rylan Stiles and Justin Martinez break down OKC’s dominant Game 1 victory over the Phoenix Suns, examining key advantages like Holmgren’s frontcourt mismatch and the Thunder’s improved poise under pressure. The hosts spotlight Holmgren's Defensive Player of the Year runner-up finish, Jalen Williams’ health, Casen Wallace’s All-Defensive caliber impact, and Isaiah Joe’s expanding role. With Phoenix searching for adjustments and OKC eyeing sustained excellence on both ends, all eyes are on Game 2—will the Suns' defensive tweaks or the Thunder’s relentless pressure determine the series’ trajectory? Don’t miss this high-energy analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship outlook and what to watch as the Western Conference playoffs heat up.     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   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 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 solidify contender status as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns NBA Clutch Player of the Year. Can SGA’s late-game magic and Chet Holmgren’s defensive versatility fuel a deep playoff run? Rylan Stiles and Justin Martinez break down OKC’s dominant Game 1 victory over the Phoenix Suns, examining key advantages like Holmgren’s frontcourt mismatch and the Thunder’s improved poise under pressure. The hosts spotlight Holmgren's Defensive Player of the Year runner-up finish, Jalen Williams’ health, Casen Wallace’s All-Defensive caliber impact, and Isaiah Joe’s expanding role. With Phoenix searching for adjustments and OKC eyeing sustained excellence on both ends, all eyes are on Game 2—will the Suns' defensive tweaks or the Thunder’s relentless pressure determine the series’ trajectory? Don’t miss this high-energy analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship outlook and what to watch as the Western Conference playoffs heat up.

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Oklahoma City Thunder solidify contender status as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns NBA Clutch Player of the Year. Can SGA’s late-game magic and Chet Holmgren’s defensive versatility fuel a deep playoff run? Rylan Stiles and Justin Martinez break down...

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