NBA Writer Howard Beck joins the show to discuss how the Los Angeles Clippers & Kawhi Leonard, the Sacramento Kings & De'Aaron Fox, and the Los Angeles Lakers & Lebron James all found ways to win in the NBA Playoffs.Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) is joined by Howard Beck to discuss Game 1 of several NBA Playoff series. How did Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns lose to the Los Angeles Clippers, should we be concerned about their depth? What did the Sacramento Kings do to stave off Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors? Does Ja Morant's hand injury take the Memphis Grizzlies out of the series with the Lakers? How did Lebron James & Anthony Davis defer to Austins Reaves (HE'S HIM) & Rui Hachimura?!0:00 Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns11:14 Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors21:33 Los Angeles Lakers vs Memphis GrizzliesLocked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More? https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBAFollow the Locked On Podcast NetworkTwitter ? https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetworkTikTok ? https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsports ? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offersebay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelpThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get on your way to being your best self.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.Ultimate Pro Basketball GMTo download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices