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Oklahoma City Thunder remain firmly in the NBA championship conversation—can health and renewed focus solidify their status as true favorites? Rylan Stiles and Joe Mussatto break down OKC’s journey, spotlighting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact, critical injury updates for Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams, and the gauntlet of high-stakes matchups ahead against contenders like the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. With the postseason approaching, the hosts debate whether the Thunder can reclaim their trademark 1-of-82 mentality and send a message to the rest of the league.Hot topics include the most surprising teams and players across the NBA, why the East’s top squads still lag behind OKC and Denver in championship odds, and the controversial tanking debate. Stiles and Mussatto tackle whether tanking is a real problem, discuss league parity, and weigh potential fixes for the NBA’s persistent draft dilemma. Will the Thunder’s dominance continue, or is a power shift on the horizon? 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!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/lockedonnba.Quo — no missed calls, no missed customers. 5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.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