Episode Details

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?

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