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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 8
JJ Redick Punished Midgame for Threatening Referee as LeBron James, Lakers Lose Their Cool vs. Thunder
“They don’t foul, so the whistles aren’t gonna be there,” JJ Redick said after practice a few days ago. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach showed a little gamesmanship and served a backhanded compliment to the Oklahoma City Thunder for their defensive ability.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 8
'Big Time Acting Job': OKC’s Chet Holmgren Slammed by Legendary Commentator for Flopping Against Deandre Ayton
The same teams, the usual suspects, the same old problems. At a time when the likes of Jaylen Brown is evading fines for using ‘flopping’ and ‘OKC’ in the same sentence, the series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder is leaving both fans and announcers frustrated.
LeBron James News / Ball Exclusives / May 8
LeBron James reaches yet another historic playoff milestone
Once again, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has reached yet another ground-breaking NBA milestone. He is now the first player in NBA history to play in 300 career playoff games.
The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2
It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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 / AirJordanChronicles / May 8
Luka Doncic’s Injury Recovery Timeline Still Unclear as Lakers’ HC Addresses His Influence
As the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers battle No.1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder, they are still waiting for Luka Doncic to return. The Slovenian star has been on the bench cheering on his teammates, but has he been able to influence the Lakers’ game plan?
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 8
JJ Redick Says He Hasn’t Seen Much of Luka Doncic’s Strategic Input From Bench
JJ Redick didn’t exactly gush about Luka Doncic’s impact from the sidelines. Ahead of Game 2 against the Thunder, the Lakers’ head coach admitted he “hasn’t really seen a lot” when asked about Doncic contributing strategically while recovering from his Grade 2 hamstring strain.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 7
NBA Legend Steve Nash Questions Austin Reaves' Impact on Lakers-Thunder Series
Former back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash is not sure if Austin Reaves’ return from injury is enough to lift the Los Angeles Lakers against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Lakers Reveal Jarred Vanderbilt's Injury Status for Game 2 Against Thunder
Jarred Vanderbilt is out for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed Wednesday, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The news comes a day after one of the more painful moments of the postseason so far.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out, Luke Kennard Available For Game 2 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers have another opportunity to steal a game on the road as they head into Game 2 of their second round playoff series against the 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.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Rui Hachimura Making NBA Playoff History With 3-Point Shooting Streak
Ever since being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers, forward Rui Hachimura has grown tremendously as an outside shooter. While he was always capable from deep, Hachimura has developed into one of the best 3-point shooters in the entire NBA, and that has not died down in the postseason.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Final Injury Report for Lakers-Thunder Game 2: Will Luka Doncic, Jalen Williams Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 7
How Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & JJ Redick Fared In Annual Anonymous NBA Player Poll
Every year, The Athletic releases an anonymous NBA player poll in which numerous players place votes on their fellow players and coaches in numerous categories.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 7
How Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & JJ Redick Fared In Annual Anonymous NBA Player Pool
Every year, The Athletic releases an anonymous NBA player poll in which numerous players place votes on their fellow players and coaches in numerous categories.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Alex Caruso: LeBron James Still ‘Very Capable’ Of Being Best Player
There have been a handful of role players throughout his illustrious career that LeBron James has just seemed to click with on another level. When it comes to his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no one who fits that bill more than Alex Caruso, who of course is now a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 7
Marcus Smart is confident the Lakers will start knocking down shots vs. Thunder 
The Lakers’ offense has been struggling all postseason long, and Game 1 against the Thunder was no exception. Los Angeles failed to crack 100 points, losing on the road to OKC.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Luka Doncic Praises Lakers Teammates For Stepping Up In His Absence
With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, very few people gave the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to advance out of the first round this postseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 7
LeBron James on Austin Reaves’ shooting slump: ‘His presence helps us no matter what’
The Lakers are waiting on Austin Reaves to find his rhythm. But right now, it has not shown up. Reaves finished with eight points on 3-of-16 shooting in Game 1 against the Thunder, continuing a rough postseason stretch that has him at 30.4 percent from the field.
The '1K NBA Playoff field goals' quiz
How many of the players to make at least 1,000 field goals in their NBA Playoff career can you name in six minutes?
Jaxson Hayes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Jaxson Hayes had the most graphic story about Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury
Jaxson Hayes is probably not a big fan of slasher films. While talking to reporters on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers big man Hayes offered a striking description of Jarred Vanderbilt’s hand injury. “I mean, did you see the picture of his finger?
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt day-to-day after finger injury in Game 1
The Lakers may have avoided the worst. Jarred Vanderbilt is day-to-day. Coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that Vanderbilt suffered a dislocation of his right pinky finger during the Game 1 loss to the Thunder.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / May 6
Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals timeline for injury recovery
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder played on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Without star guard Luka Doncic, the Lakers just couldn't overcome the Thunder, falling 108-90.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 6
LeBron James makes strong Luka Doncic remark after Game 1 loss
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder played on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, but it didn't end the way LeBron James had hoped.
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