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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shares Honest Take on LeBron James Ahead of Thunder vs. Lakers Series
LeBron James will go down in history as one of the greatest NBA players to ever do it, if not the greatest. And for that fact, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not denying his legacy and greatness.
Regardless of NBA Draft Lottery Result OKC Thunder Big Winner via Clippers Pick
A lot can happen between now and Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder are embarking on a second-round series with the biggest brand in basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / May 4
Thunder odds-on NBA title favorites as second round begins
Eight teams are left standing in the NBA playoffs, but it's the top overall seed that stands head and shoulders above the field. The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites to win their second straight league title as the conference semifinals began Monday night.
The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 4
Thunder not taking Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers twice in the final two weeks of the regular season. The Thunder won those two games by an average of 39.5 points per game.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Enters Game 1 As Huge Favorite Over Lakers
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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.
Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Thunder make official Jalen Williams announcement for Game 1
Ahead of Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams headlined the defending champion’s injury report on Monday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4
Three things Lakers need to do vs. Thunder
OKC has been the best offensive team thus far in the playoffs, and for LeBron James and his crew to stand a chance, they'll have to find multiple ways to slow down this well-oiled machine. Here's how they can manage this.
Lakers Big Man Explains 'Thunderous' Challenge of Playing in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is one of the toughest places in the league to play, and the Thunder’s next opponent is aware of the home-court advantage in Paycom Center.
Bomani Jones Weighs In on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Place in NBA History
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is breaking records and winning championships, yet the debate about his all-time greatness is just getting started. The Thunder star maintains his impressive performance record, but one major question continues to exist.
How Steve Nash helped Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander build confidence before NBA career
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reminded reporters of how Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash had a profound influence on him growing up.
Luguentz Dort News / Scoop B / May 5
The Dorture Chamber: Lu Dort on Round 2, Defensive Peers & the OKC Soundtrack
Entering the second round of the NBA Playoffs as a defending champion brings a different kind of gravity to the hardwood. For Lu Dort, the rugged heartbeat of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s perimeter defense, the shift from hunter to hunted hasn’t changed his blue-collar approach; it has only sharpened his focus.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won’t take LeBron James, Lakers lightly in 2nd round
Ahead of their Western Conference semifinals series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed why he isn’t taking future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lightly.
NBA News / EasySportz / May 4
Thunder vs Lakers Second-Round Series Preview and Prediction
This is the most lopsided series on paper — and it might not even be competitive. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team in basketball all season and just rolled through the first round.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Why Thunder will destroy Lakers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Oklahoma City Thunder don’t just enter this Western Conference Semifinals as heavy favorites — they enter it as a freight train with no brakes. With a 64-18 regular season record, a dominant first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns, and the reigning NBA championship banner hanging in Paycom Center, OKC is built for exactly this moment.
Chet Holmgren Must Be Prepared To Take On An Elevated Role
Oklahoma City’s big man needs to be prepared for a big role in the second round. The Thunder are gearing up, as their second-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is set to start on Tuesday night.
Increased Offensive Production From Cason Wallace Would Heavily Benefit OKC Thunder
Going into the Second Round of the Western Conference Playoffs Tuesday night against the No. 4-seeded Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champion and No.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3
4 key storylines to follow in Thunder-Lakers series
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday. After the Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and company have had a week’s worth of preparation ahead of their best-of-7 series against the Lakers.
Derek Fisher News / Kicks on SI / May 3
Derek Fisher's Nike Air Max Uptempo Returns in Lakers Colors
The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs. They could sure benefit from having a point guard as reliable as NBA legend Derek Fisher.
Chet Holmgren names NBA’s best defender – and it’s not him or Victor Wembanyama
Comparisons between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama have intensified since 2023, when the French star was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. Their development has been closely followed since then.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
LeBron James explains how Lakers can beat Thunder
James knows that they're facing an uphill battle.
Jalen Williams News / Sneakers on SI / April 28
Jalen Williams' Adidas Harden Vol. 10 'Thunderbolt' Drops Friday
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to repeat as NBA Champions, and they will need Jalen Williams to do it. Luckily, the Thunder and adidas can count on Williams.
Mark Daigneault News / Hoops Wire / April 28
Thunder still have yet to lose first-round game under Mark Daigneault
This was never much of a series. It turned into a statement. The Thunder completed a clean sweep of the Suns, finishing it off with a 131-122 win in Game 4 and moving on without much resistance.
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