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Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers Need Two Wins for a Three-Seed. Are They LOOKING PAST OKC TO THE MAVS?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

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4.6 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

The NBA world and Lakers fans were primed for an exciting rematch of Sunday's matchup (and beatdown) of the Western Conference-leading OKC Thunder, but that might not be what's on tap on Tuesday. The Lakers' injury report lists Rui Hachimura as out, which hints at a prioritization of Wednesday's game in Dallas vs. the Mavericks. (Whether you consider this Luka Doncic's "Revenge Game," Anthony Davis' "Revenge Game," Nico Harrison's "Revenge Game," or "Everybody's Revenge Game," it's very clearly a "Revenge Game" to somebody.) But perhaps the bigger hint is Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith all listed as questionable, which feels like the preemptive punting in OKC. There's a logic to this, but should the Lakers lose, it puts even more pressure to win two of the last three games to guarantee a three-seed without other teams helping them out. Pragmatic choice or too risky and clever by half? Hosts: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Segment 1: Are the Lakers punting tonight's game vs. OKC? Segment 2: Good strategy or risky? Segment 3: Is Maxi Kleber a postseason option? And what to expect from Luka's "Revenge Game?" Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Your well-being is worth it. Visit BetterHelp.com/lockedonnba today to get 10% off your first month.  RobinhoodWith Robinhood Gold, you can now enjoy the VIP treatment. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive 3% boost on annual IRA contributions,  sign up at robinhood.com/gold. Door DashThey Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off) Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/. PrizepicksNow’s the perfect time to join. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game!Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. GametimeDownload 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. FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND 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)

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0:00.0

Hey, everyone. Welcome to Locked on Lakers for Tuesday, Brian Kiminetsky, Andy Kiminaski.

0:03.8

The Lakers need to win twice before the end of the season.

0:08.1

Are they trying to make one of them tonight?

0:09.9

We'll explain next.

0:16.9

You are Locked on Lakers.

0:19.2

Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast, part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.

0:28.8

Thanks to everybody for making Locked on Lakers.

0:30.6

First listen of every day, Monday through Friday, no matter how you get your podcast.

0:34.2

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0:36.4

And Locked on Lakers on YouTube, Andy, is where over 34,000 subscribers are just trying to figure out exactly how the Lakers

0:42.7

are going to triangulate the rest of the season because the people who are better math than us,

0:50.6

basically everybody, have figured out that if the Lakers win two more times out of the four remaining

0:56.8

games they have, the Lakers, they own the tiebreakers against all the teams they're chasing.

1:00.6

So despite that are chasing them, despite the fact the Western Conference three through eight

1:05.4

is still almost looks like a statistical tie with everybody separated by no more than two games.

1:12.7

The Lakers actually have a third advantage.

1:15.5

And with all the different tiebreaker scenarios, they come out ahead.

1:19.2

So if they win twice out of their last four, tonight in Oklahoma City, tomorrow in Dallas, Friday against Houston, and then it would be Sunday, the season finale,

1:30.3

against Portland, win two of those, and they're a three-seat.

1:34.4

It appears, Andy, that the Lakers are being strategic, potentially, about how they approach

1:40.7

these four games and which of the four they intend to try to win.

1:46.7

And it may not be tonight's rematch in Oklahoma City.

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