GAME NIGHT: What STOPS Thunder From Repeating | Nuggets, Rockets Or Clippers The SECOND-BEST Team In West?

GAME NIGHT: What STOPS Thunder From Repeating | Nuggets, Rockets Or Clippers The SECOND-BEST Team In West? Thunder reign supreme in the West, but can they repeat? The OKC Thunder's young core, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, faces stiff competition in a loaded conference. Hosts Jackson Gatlin ( @Locked On Rockets ) and David Ramil ( @Locked On Heat ) power rank the top-5 teams in the Western Conference, debating potential challengers to the Thunder's throne. From the Denver Nuggets' playoff prowess to the LA Clippers' roster upgrades, every contender gets put under the microscope. The hosts also explore the Houston Rockets' defensive potential and Kevin Durant's impact, while weighing the Golden State Warriors' chances without Kevon Looney. Tune in for expert analysis on how recent moves by the Lakers, including additions like Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, could reshape the West's power structure. Subscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBA Follow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money – Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel – Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.