# Round 2 Confidence Rankings + NBA Playoffs Risers & Fallers

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Podcast: [Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nba-daily-podcast-on-the-national-basketball-association-217331)
Published: 2026-05-06T17:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Los Angeles Lakers—even with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggling. Are the Thunder poised for back-to-back championships as the NBA Playoffs heat up? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize debate which teams should feel most confident after Game 1 victories, break down risers like Karl-Anthony Towns and Ausar Thompson and spotlight key adjustments for the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers. The episode spotlights Jalen Duren's impact against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scrutinizes James Harden's struggles, and explores critical strategy tweaks that could reshape the second round. Will Joel Embiid's health decide the Sixers' fate? Can the Spurs match the Timberwolves’ intensity before their window closes?

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