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NBA News / Field Level Media / May 9
Thunder bury Lakers in second half to take 3-0 series lead
Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a convincing 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round series on Saturday night.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 10
Thunder outrun Lakers to take commanding 3-0 series lead
The Oklahoma City Thunder took over the second half on Saturday to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 and take a 3-0 series lead. The early portion of the game was shaky and slow, but the Thunder took advantage of the Lakers’ turnover issues and took a six-point advantage after 12 minutes.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Lakers HC JJ Redick sends message after Game 3 loss to Thunder
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell again to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday with a 131-108 final score, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn't happy about it.
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?
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Cavs get back into series, Thunder push Lakers to the brink
The NBA playoffs continued on Saturday with two Game 3s.
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.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 9
3 Things to Know Ahead of OKC Thunder-Lakers Game 3
The Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting with a comfortable 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder are unblemished in these NBA Playoffs, having swept the Phoenix Suns in the opening round, marking three straight sweeps of their first-round matchup.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Final Injury Report for Thunder-Lakers Game 3: Will Luke Doncic, Jalen Williams Play?
The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Saturday night as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Los Angeles enters Saturday’s game trailing 0-2 in the series after losing on the road in Oklahoma City in Game 2 on Thursday night.
An Under-the-Radar Draft Lottery Result That Could Help OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City is in the midst of its title defense, but the NBA draft lottery could have some surprises waiting just around the corner. On Saturday night, the Thunder will be looking to take a 3-0 lead on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round.
OKC Thunder Must Take Advantage of the Lakers' Overaggressive Defense
The Thunder have to make the Lakers pay when they give them open looks. The Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated in the postseason, currently leading the Lakers 2-0 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.
Ajay Mitchell keeps it 100 about filling in for Jalen Williams’ role as Thunder starter
OKLAHOMA CITY — Since Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Game 2 of the defending champion’s first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, Ajay Mitchell has started in his place.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EasySportz / May 8
The Thunder Are Becoming A Joke To The NBA
The Oklahoma City Thunder are becoming one of the most frustrating watches in basketball, and after Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, even people who normally hate the Lakers were defending them online.
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.
The 'Active 4+ 3-pointers off the bench' quiz
How many of the active players to hit at least four three's off of the bench multiple times in the same NBA Playoff run can you name in five minutes?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The Spun / May 8
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Facing Scrutiny For 'Dirty' Play
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is receiving plenty of criticism from Los Angeles Lakers fans this week, that's for sure. During the second half of Game 2, Gilgeous-Alexander yanked Austin Reaves' arm as he was trying to get himself free at the top of the key.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / May 8
Eddie Johnson Slams OKC For Flopping, Claims Thunder Hired An 'Acting Coach'
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, posting a 125-107 victory in Game 2. While many were impressed with the Thunder’s performance, it is worth noting that the win has been viewed as controversial in some aspects.
Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell Are Giving the Thunder a Different Kind of Lakers Problem
Oklahoma City beat the Lakers 125-107 on May 7 and took a 2-0 lead without needing one huge Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takeover. That is the part of this series the Lakers still have not solved.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault bluntly shuts down question about ref interaction
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault wouldn’t go into specifics, but he was not happy with the officials, following a 125-107 win in Game 2 of his second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Thunder’s Jared McCain gets 100% real about ‘heartbreaking’ 76ers trade
Jared McCain has to be in cloud nine right now. McCain, who came over to the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Philadelphia 76ers in a midseason trade, has flourished through the first two games of their second-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 8
Thunder pull away from Lakers, maintain perfect playoff mark
Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points each, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-107 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and a 2-0 advantage in a Western Conference second-round playoff series.
The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt gets diagnosis for gruesome finger injury
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a full dislocation of his right pinkie finger during Game 1 of their series against the Thunder on Tuesday.
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