Houston Rockets SHOCKING 2nd Seed? Kevin Durant's Impact on Western Conference

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🗓️ 1 August 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Are the Houston Rockets poised to dominate the Western Conference? Kevin Durant's arrival sparks debate on the team's potential as a top contender. Jake Madison ( ⁨@LockedOnPelicans⁩ ) and John Karalis ( ⁨@LockedOnCeltics⁩ ) dissect the Rockets' chances, weighing Durant's impact against injury concerns and team chemistry. The discussion shifts to the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff prospects, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance under scrutiny. Golden State Warriors' future and NBA mascot rankings round out this analysis-packed episode. Tune in for expert insights on Western Conference dynamics and a lighthearted debate on the league's most memorable mascots. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Find a Daily Locked On NBA Newsletter covering your favorite team: 📲 https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba Follow the Locked On Podcast Network Twitter 📲 https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetwork TikTok 📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsports Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ PrizePicks – Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don't even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA BetterHelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel – You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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) #NBA #Basketball #Podcast #NBAPodcast #Sports #SportsPodcast

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0:00.0	even with Kevin Durant, should the Rockets actually be considered a lock for the number two seat in the Western Conference?
0:08.8	And could anyone potentially actually beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs?
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0:50.3	So we're just covering the biggest topics around the association here.
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0:56.5	On Fridays, I'm your co-host, Jake Madison, at Nola, Jake on Twitter and the host of
1:01.0	the Lockdown Pelicans podcast.
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