UNSTOPPABLE: Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PROPEL Thunder to Top Seed, Humble Clippers

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4.2 • 987 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the top seed in the Western Conference, outclassing the Los Angeles Clippers behind Chet Holmgren’s dominant 30-point, 14-rebound explosion. Can anyone stop the Thunder’s momentum heading into the NBA Playoffs? Tony East and John Karalis break down Holmgren’s development, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s scoring streak, and what makes OKC “inevitable” when firing on all cylinders. Key topics include the San Antonio Spurs’ relentless defense even without Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic returning to MVP form for the Denver Nuggets, and Jericho Sims surprising the league with a triple-double for the Milwaukee Bucks. The episode recaps pivotal playoff seeding results, Phoenix Suns surprisingly constant grip on the 7-seed, and Detroit Pistons’ playoff outlook with Cade Cunningham’s return. Plus: can the Cleveland Cavaliers’ interior duo raise their ceiling in the East, and are the Orlando Magic quietly finding their stride just in time for the postseason? 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! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. 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. 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 Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/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 Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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.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)

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0:00.0	The path to the finals runs through OKC, the Thunder, beat the clippers and clinch the top seed,
0:04.9	the spurs, keep her own with that wambi and triple doubles for Nikola Yokojana.
0:09.2	Jericho Sims, a lot coming on today's Lockdown NBA Game Night.
0:13.3	When that final buzzer rings, you know it's time for Locked-on NBA Game Night.
0:18.5	All the post-game reactions to every game across the league, every single night,
0:23.4	with insights only the hosts that Locked On can provide.
0:26.8	It's the true NBA fans one stop for all the actions.
0:31.3	Every game, every night.
0:33.5	It's Locked on NBA Game Night, tipping off now.
1:12.9	What's up everybody? Hello, what's April night then? Welcome to Lockdown NBA Game Night where we talk about the latest and greatest from around the association on the court from the night before April 8th officially. The top seat in the West and the NBA is secured. Shocker, it's the Oklahoma City Thunder. The spurs are really, really good. Nikola Yolkich had another triple double and so did. Yes, I said this in the intro. Jericho Sims of the Milwaukee Bucks. So much to get to today as teams are finally locking up their seating. The Sons have completed their destiny as the 17 as they have been the entire season. I'm Tony East. I host, Lockdown Pacers, and a new one this week.
1:14.4	We've done this many times together.
1:18.7	It's John Corrales from Lockdown Celtics, who will be the two seed in the east of things continue to trend as they have.
1:20.3	John, any shock as the Thunder beat the Clippers by 18.
1:25.2	And Shea continues his 20-point streak with exactly 20 as the Thunder just keep rolling.
1:30.4	Shocking, then he gets exactly 20.
1:33.8	No, man, this is, this is perfect.
1:35.7	This is exactly what we expected, right?
1:37.6	64 wins, though.
1:39.1	You know, 64 wins is so many wins.
1:43.0	It's a lot of wins.
1:44.4	They're so good to see two teams to get up over 60.
1:50.7	Pistons knocking on the door.
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