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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 9
The Lakers have a playoff riser 
Success in the regular season doesn’t always carry over to the playoffs. The difference is bigger than ever, as lower seeds are advancing more often. The games get tougher, players play harder and defenses focus for all 48 minutes.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 9
No One Has Beaten Lakers Like Thunder Are This Season In At Least 50 Years
No team has given the Los Angeles Lakers more problems this season than the Oklahoma City Thunder. The defending NBA Champions have owned the Lakers this year, winning all six matchups so far and now holding a 2-0 series lead in their second round playoff series.
Luke Kennard News / Lakers Nation / May 9
Luke Kennard Explains How Lakers Can Stop Thunder Scoring Runs
The Los Angeles Lakers did some good things in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they also struggled in other important areas. That ultimately saw them come up short again and they now face a 2-0 series deficit.
The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA franchise single-season leaders in 25-point playoff games can you name in five minutes?
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 9
JJ Redick: Lakers Need To Revisit Focusing On Turnovers & Rebounding In Thunder Series
JJ Redick has had the Los Angeles Lakers as prepared as possible for their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. L.A. has played two strong games and have held up well against the best team in basketball, but it hasn’t mattered toward the final result, as the Thunder hold a 2-0 series lead heading to L.A.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Austin Reaves News / Total Pro Sports / May 9
Austin Reaves Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Play Tonight vs. Thunder?
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a precarious position at the moment. After losing Game 1, the team put up a fight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately, despite some valiant efforts from Austin Reaves and LeBron James, the purple and gold brigade lost the game 107-125.
Stephen A. Smith Details the Moment Lakers' LeBron James Confronted Him After a Game
Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James have never been close. But in March 2025, things went from quiet tension to a full-on courtside confrontation, and over a year later, Smith is still telling his side of the story.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 9
Caitlin Clark Reveals Setting Up Golfing Plans With LeBron James via Text, Addresses Lakers Star’s Support
When Caitlin Clark sat down with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, she pulled back the curtain on one of the more unexpected mentorships in professional sports, and it comes with a golf bucket list item.
Austin Reaves News / AirJordanChronicles / May 9
'Can We Get a Meeting Too?': NBA Insider Reveals SGA’s Teases Refs After Austin Reaves Moment
Sitting courtside has its own advantages, especially when you are a senior NBA reporter like Sam Amick. The 48-year-old revealed that the media seats gave him the best view of the “crazy” drama between Austin Reaves and the officiating crew.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 9
'He’s Lost His Mind': Stephen A. Smith Erupts After Skip Bayless Ranks LeBron James 9th All-Time
Stephen A. Smith has found himself defending LeBron James on the GOAT list against Skip Bayless. On Friday, his former rival arrived on ‘First Take’, and the ESPN analyst had to sit on his show and fight for the Los Angeles Lakers star’s position in the top-10 list. In his first appearance on the show in a decade, Bayless made a surprising claim.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt questionable for Game 3 vs. Thunder with hand injury
Jarred Vanderbilt got a significant update regarding his injury status ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 3 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 9
'Never Seen Anything Like That': LeBron James, Austin Reaves Made Wrong Move Confronting Referees, Says Charles Barkley
Austin Reaves felt disrespected and summoned the referees straight after the final whistle, while JJ Redick blasted their officiating decisions. The Los Angeles Lakers had more than a few calls against them, but here is why the complaining won’t work in their favor.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 8
Lakers return home desperate to remedy 2-0 hole vs. Thunder
Consecutive 18-point losses haven't zapped the Los Angeles Lakers of their belief they can recover to make it a series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. But a third straight setback would undoubtedly feel like a near-knockout punch.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / May 8
Jarred Vanderbilt Questionable For Game 3 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers return home and will look to get back in their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers trail 2-0 in the series and will need the entire roster locked in if they plan on turning things around and while there are no new additions to the injury report, the status of one player remains up in the air.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / May 8
Lakers Thunder Game 2 Was Hard To Watch
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-107 in Game Two. The game, overall, was not a pleasant watch due to some questionable calls.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
Skip Bayless Instantly Reignites LeBron James Debate During Explosive First Take Reunion With Stephen A. Smith
It’s kind of hard to imagine Stephen A. Smith agreeing with someone on one singular debate. And it only gets more interesting if the conversation includes LeBron James and Skip Bayless. After nearly a decade away, Bayless wasted no time bringing chaos back to ESPN’s First Take alongside longtime debate rival Stephen A.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Caitlin Clark opens up about friendship with Lakers' LeBron James
Amid the Lakers' postseason turmoil, WNBA star Caitlin Clark is opening up about her friendship with James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 8
LeBron James, JJ Redick highlighted two familiar areas the Lakers need to improve vs. Thunder
The game of basketball can be complex. But often, its solutions can be simple. For the Lakers, there are two things they consistently haven’t been able to do this postseason: grab rebounds and control the basketball.
Jared Dudley News / Hoops Wire / May 8
Blazers interview Jared Dudley, Ben Sullivan as coaching search expands
The Trail Blazers’ search is picking up steam. Nuggets assistant Jared Dudley and Rockets assistant Ben Sullivan are among the candidates who have interviewed for Portland’s head coaching job, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Why Lakers will beat Thunder in Game 3 after explosive ref controversy
The Los Angeles Lakers are down 2-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Game 2 was obviously frustrating for them in several ways. The one constant during the game was their complaints with the referees, with LeBron James and Austin Reaves being the two players in the fold.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 8
LeBron, Lakers still searching for full 48 minutes as series shifts home
The Lakers are down 2-0. The feeling is they are closer than it looks. Los Angeles dropped both games in Oklahoma City, including a LeBron, Lakers still searching for full 48 minutes as series shifts home, and now heads home needing a response.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / May 8
Lakers' JJ Redick, Austin Reaves rip refs after Game 2 loss
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't mince words about the officiating after a 125-107 setback to the Oklahoma Thunder on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
LeBron James has no reason to apologize after Lakers' Game 2 loss
James had a solid game and even notched more NBA history, but it wasn't enough, especially with the team not having star guard Luka Doncic, who's out with a hamstring injury.
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s 125-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Chet Holmgren's ridiculous flop in Game 2 hurts Thunder's reputation
Chet Holmgren is one of the finest young big men in the NBA. In Game 2, he proved he was one of the NBA's finest actors as well.
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