Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder just need to win tonight in order to remain in the sixth spot for the western conference playoffs, we'll tell you who's out for the Bucks and who might be out for OKC. Plus, how the Thunder could fall to the eighth spot and we explain why Steven Adams was the most clutch player in last night's game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder can't get caught scoreboard watching tonight as they close out their home season with the Houston Rockets. Both OKC and Houston have a lot to play for tonight, but half an hour before they tip the Jazz and Nuggets will be playing in SLC. By the second half of tonight's game, the Thunder could know if they still have any shot at the fifth seed in the Western Conference, while the Rockets look for a Denver loss to cement the two seed. We'll also discuss how winning doesn't always bring happiness, and why privilege is at the root of a lot of the NBA's issues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With only forty-eight hours left in the NBA season, there is still much to be decided. We'll tell you what it will take for the Thunder to move ahead of the Jazz for the fifth seed and why OKC needs to play Portland in the first round. We'll also dispel the myth that Steven Adams can't play against big named centers without fouling. And We'll even discuss why the Thunder should be concerned about the athletics anonymous players poll.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook pays tribute to Nipsy Hussle by being the second player in NBA history to go for 20-20-20. We'll hear from Westbrook, Paul George, and Billy Donovan on this episode. Also, should Russ have let Billy Donovan know what was going on prior to the game? And Did he clue his teammates in? And Why it's time for Russ and Barry Trammel to do lunch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Locked On Thunder podcast, we'll tell you why the Thunder could make it out of the first round of the playoffs. Also, we'll discuss why PG should shut it down for the last five games of the season and when do Russ's antics start to catch up with him when it comes to the fans. It's all here on the latest episode of the Locked On Thunder podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder get swept in their season series with the Nuggets. These two teams could meet in the first round of the playoffs, find out if Billy Donovan and Russell Westbrook think this will have any barring on what happens in the postseason. Plus, we try and solve all the Thunder's offensive issues and is this team too cool going into the playoffs?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thunder use a 24-0 run to get by the paces 107-99. During that run Jerami Grant had two huge blocks on back to back possessions, he also scored nineteen points, and had his hands full on defense all night. We'll hear from Billy On Grant's night, also PG talks about reaching the 2k point club, and we'll tell you why that says a lot about Russell Westbrook. We'll also explain why the Thunder have a tendency to lose leads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost six out of their last ten games and aren't showing any signs of breaking out of their current skid. Last night Billy Donovan and Russell Westbrook both took the blame for the Thunder's loss to Memphis, however, this one is all on the players. OKC was too content to shoot jumpers and force the ball inside in the early part of the game, and Russell Westbrook and PG combined to shoot just thirty-three percent. Up next it's the Pacers this Wednesday at the Peake.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder got out of their four game slump on Friday vs. the raptors. Still, there are some red-flags as OKC gets ready to head into the postseason, most notably bench play and having to dig out of double-digit deficits on a nightly basis. Billy Donovan has shortened his rotations, but, the starters still need help if the Thunder are going to win a playoff series.  Plus, what is the one piece of advice PG should be giving to Kawhi as he enters free agency?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves tied for the eight seed in the Western Conference playoffs after a 123-114 overtime loss to the Raptors.   OKC put together a greatest hits package last night that included a nineteen point deficit, a poor shooting night from the field and free throw line, plus Paul George fouled out before the end of regulation.    With just ten games left and one of the hardest schedules in the NBA, it's hard to see the Thunder breaking out of this current cycle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost nine out of their last thirteen games. One of the reasons for the losses piling up is turnovers, the other, just not being basketball aware during certain moments of the game. While Billy Donovan may not be worried about the Thunder turning things around. But with just eleven games left OKC is showing no signs of being able to correct their mental errors. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook will be sitting out tonight's game with the Miami Heat after picking up his sixteenth technical foul on Saturday. Russ's move not only leaves OKC without one of it's two best scorers but has far-reaching effects on the organization.    As of now, there is no one who can hold Russ accountable for his actions, and unless something changes in the next few months temper tantrums like you saw vs. GSW will prevent OKC from winning a championship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a thirty-six point performance from Paul George in his return to Indianapolis the Thunder fall to the Pacers 108-106. The Pacers would chip away at nineteen points OKC lead by taking thirty-two foul shots eventually overtaking the Thunder. OKC is now a half game back of the Trailblazers for the fourth spot in the Western Conference playoffs. Up next it's GSW Saturday night at the Peake tip-off is set for 7:30  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook netted his league-leading twenty-sixth (130th overall) triple-double vs. the Nets, yet, he was not the lead story. The perception of Russ putting up meaningless numbers is putting pressure on Sam Presti to make sure he builds a championship contender around Westbrook to legitimize his individual accomplishments. Also, Paul George is still not one-hundred percent healthy and now his left shoulder is bothering him. At What point does Billy Donovan put George back on the bench to get PG ready for the Playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Thunder overcome a seventeen point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 108-96. Russell Westbrook Grabs his 130th career triple-double while, Paul George scores twenty-five. While OKC forced sixteen turnovers, the Nets used the first half to get into the paint for thirty points. Oklahoma City would struggle to control the tempo until the last six minutes, but end the end it was Russ who came up clutch getting a key dagger with 4:52 left to put OKC up 100-87.   Up next it's the Pacers on Thursday for PG's only trip back to Indiana this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices