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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers vs. Thunder, Game 2: What to Watch For (Could JJ Redick Get Weird?)

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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🗓️ 7 May 2026

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Ok, everyone knows what happened in Game 1. The Lakers weren't necessarily bad, but they weren't nearly good enough, either. So what has to change for Game 2? For starters, Austin Reaves doesn't just have to be better, he needs to be much, much, MUCH better. But what else? With Jarred Vanderbilt almost surely sidelined and even Luke Kennard now on the injury list, the Lakers are going to have to get creative with how they do stuff. If Kennard plays, JJ Redick might be wise to figure out how to get Kennard more shots. Like, a lot more. It won't be easy, given how effective OKC is in switching, moving around screens and basically disrupting anything teams want to to, but one path for the Lakers would be eight or nine triples hoisted by Kennard, making five or six. He's capable! Can the Lakers keep Deandre Ayton activated? And what about the rest of the rotation? JJ Redick has said he may need to get weird, and this could be the night. Maybe dust off Dalton Knecht to try and add some offense and athleticism? What about Adou Thiero for some hops on the wing? None of this is the sort of thing teams confident in their core plan would trot out, but the Lakers likely don't qualify as that type of team. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky 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 ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHIFor 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. BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. 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 IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast GametimeToday'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. FanDuelToday'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)

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0:00.0

The Lakers need a big upset in a big way in game two.

0:03.4

What to watch for tonight in Oklahoma City.

0:06.0

That's next.

0:12.1

You are locked on Lakers.

0:14.5

Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast, part of the Locked on Podcasts network.

0:20.1

Your team every day.

0:22.9

Thanks to everybody for stopping by Locked-on Lakers, Brian Komenetsky, Andy Kamenetsky.

0:28.6

It's game two night, Andy, and if the Lakers are going to give themselves a shot at a win in this series,

0:36.0

improbable as it seems, at least according to the odds makers.

0:41.2

You really could use a win in Oklahoma City in game two.

0:45.2

You don't want to have to try to win four out of five.

0:48.0

Obviously, they've got some ground to make up in ways that go even beyond Austin Reeves,

0:52.7

who we spent a lot of time talking about for the big show on

0:55.9

Thursday. You know, he is something to watch for. Obviously on Thursday, he's not the only thing,

1:04.0

Andy, as we try to figure out how the Lakers might bamboozle their way into a game two victory.

1:12.2

I mean, we've talked about this many times heading into this series.

1:15.8

They're just their margin for error is somewhere between tiny and non-existent.

1:20.8

So they're going to have to do everything at the highest level possible for them.

1:31.3

Like everybody has to be better. Like even somebody like LeBron in game one who had a good game,

1:35.3

LeBron's going to have to be better. Like, even though he really didn't do anything wrong.

1:39.3

Everyone has to raise up because they are missing their best player against the team that has been

1:47.0

better than them when they've been at full strength.

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