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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.

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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.

Thunder literally steal Game 2 from Lakers with second-half surge

JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2

Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss

LeBron James has no reason to apologize after Lakers' Game 2 loss

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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?

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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.

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 / Lakers Nation / May 8

Rui Hachimura Believes Lakers Are Focusing Too Much On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Los Angeles Lakers had an excellent opportunity to steal Game 2 on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picking up his fourth foul on a Flagrant 1, the Lakers had the ball with a five-point lead after three Austin Reaves’ free throws.

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.

NBA News / The Lead / May 8

The Lakers Can’t Handle the Thunder’s Depth

Los Angeles Lakers’ players, fans and even coaches are fed up with the officiating after Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, but a bad whistle isn’t why they lost.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

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 / Lakers Nation / May 8

JJ Redick: LeBron James Has Worst Whistle Of Any Star Player I’ve Ever Seen

Officiating is a big topic of conversation after the Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach JJ Redick was one of several people to complain about the lack of calls on Oklahoma City’s defense, especially against superstar LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Skip Bayless Leaves LeBron James Out of Top 5 While Naming NBA GOAT

Skip Bayless has never been shy about criticizing LeBron James, and his latest all-time NBA list is already getting people talking. Bayless ranked Michael Jordan as his GOAT and placed LeBron all the way down at No.

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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 8

JJ Redick pointed to the non-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander minutes as the turning point in Game 2 loss

When a team loses in blowout fashion like the Lakers did in Game 2 against the Thunder, there isn’t just one reason. There are plenty of things that didn’t go LA’s way in this contest.

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.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 8

LeBron James Discusses Areas Lakers Need To Be Better Against Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are now down two games to none against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. LeBron James and the purple and gold have actually played far better than many anticipated, giving the Thunder two great fights with a quality game plan on the road.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 8

Thunder vs. Lakers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 9)

The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for Game 3 of their conference semifinals series. The Thunder vs. Lakers game 3 will tip off at 8:30 PM EDT on 9th May at Crypto.com Arena.

J.J. Redick News / AirJordanChronicles / May 8

Former NBA Player Issues Reality Check to JJ Redick Over Lakers Ref Complaints

Dirk Nowitzki just delivered a truth to the Los Angeles Lakers. After a playoff loss, the team pointed fingers at the referees instead of their own mistakes. After the Lakers’ 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the head coach, JJ Redick, criticized the referees.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The Spun / May 8

Jay Williams Takes Aim At Officiating For Lakers vs. Thunder

NBA fans did not enjoy Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Lakers and Thunder at all last night. Following their 125-107 loss, Lakers coach JJ Redick tore the officials a new one and this morning ESPN's Jay Williams did the same.

Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 8

Austin Reaves Explains Frustration, Incident With Official In Game 2 Loss

Austin Reaves had arguably the best postseason game of his career in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that got lost in the shuffle due to his and the team’s frustration with the officials.

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.

Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss

Thunder literally steal Game 2 from Lakers with second-half surge

Thunder pull away from Lakers, maintain perfect playoff mark

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