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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 5
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder 
In the playoffs, rotations shrink, but perhaps Lakers head coach JJ Redick will have to open his up a bit. The Lakers had only eight players who logged at least 10 minutes and with so many subpar performances, someone else needed to be called upon.
The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Ball Exclusives / May 6
Watch: OKC’s defense shines over Lakers in Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder played tremendous defense on Tuesday to take down the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 5
Lakers struggle to find offense as Thunder take Game 1
A rough offensive night for the Lakers left them struggling to find enough scoring to keep up with the Thunder in Game 1 as they fell to OKC, 108-90. After a fast start to the contest, LA trailed OKC for the final three quarters.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 5
Lakers Run Out Of Gas & Fall To Thunder In Game 1
After upsetting the Houston Rockets in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers look to do so again in the second round, although they are facing a much tougher test in the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt suffers gruesome finger injury in Game 1 vs. Thunder
Jarred Vanderbilt had quite a painful moment during Tuesday’s series opener. The Los Angeles Lakers met the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 5
Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Of Game 1 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Jarred Vanderbilt was ruled out of Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right finger injury.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Winners and losers from Tuesday's NBA playoff action
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Detroit Pistons each collected Game 1 victories to start their second-round playoff series.
NBA News / Kicks on SI / May 5
SGA Debuts Converse SHAI 001 Premium 'Steel' Against Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Before the game even started, Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lit up social media with the latest colorway of his signature Converse basketball shoe.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
JJ Redick had five words about Lakers’ struggles against the Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder begin their Western Conference playoffs semifinals series on Tuesday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard
The Lakers are going into the second round without Luka Doncic. What comes after that remains unclear. Coach JJ Redick said there is “no update” on Doncic’s status as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, per Eurohoops.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 5
LeBron James gets emotional about playing with son Bronny
For James, the NBA isn't just about professional basketball. It's also about family.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 5
Deandre Ayton Believes Marcus Smart Is ‘True Leader’
The two most important additions for the Los Angeles Lakers last summer were starting center Deandre Ayton and former Defensive Player of the Year guard Marcus Smart.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / May 5
Lakers report 'no change' in Luka Doncic's status for series vs. Thunder
Luka Doncic was back to taking jump shots, with Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplaying what the on-court activity means for his star's availability in the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Paul Pierce News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 5
Paul Pierce Does Not Like the Lakers' Chances Against the Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, and not everyone believes LA has what it takes to make it a real series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 5
'Can’t Even Write That Script in Hollywood': LeBron James on Bronny Stepping Up Without Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic
LeBron James has everything an NBA player aspires to achieve. The rings, the records, and a legacy etched on the very walls of time. Yet, the highlight of the 2026 playoffs for him has been sharing minutes with his son, Bronny.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 5
Lakers vs. Thunder: 3 Ways Los Angeles Can Beat Oklahoma City
Game 1 of the second-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder will get underway on Tuesday, with LeBron James and company being heavy underdogs heading into the Paycom Center against arguably the best team in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Fearless Lakers Hope to Slay Goliath
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — For two consecutive days, the Los Angeles Lakers opened their practice gym with a stunning visual. It undercuts the Lakers’ relentless preparation and determination to tackle their greatest challenge.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 5
Wild LeBron James fact emerges ahead of Lakers-Thunder series
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers kick off Game 1 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, and when James takes the court, he'll notch another wild bit of trivia.
J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Lakers’ JJ Redick praises Thunder, hints at whistle: ‘They don’t foul’
The Lakers know what’s coming. JJ Redick made sure to say it out loud. As Los Angeles gets set to face the Thunder in the second round, Redick pointed to Oklahoma City’s ability to play aggressive defense without getting into foul trouble.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / May 4
Lakers’ Luka Doncic still not close to return, with Thunder looming
The Lakers will open the second round without Luka Doncic, and it may be a while before that changes. Doncic is not close to returning from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will miss the start of the series against the Thunder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Rui Hachimura News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 3
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura is Quietly Making NBA Playoff History
One of a few players on the current Los Angeles Lakers who is making a strong case to get paid in a big way during the upcoming NBA offseason is veteran forward Rui Hachimura.
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