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The Thunder Can't Allow The Lakers To Find Their Stride In Los Angeles

Now is no time for the Thunder to get complacent. The Oklahoma City Thunder are continuing to dominate this postseason, as they now lead the Los Angeles Lakers 2-0 in the second round of the playoffs.

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OKC Thunder Continue To Benefit From Lakers' Mistakes

OKC has continued to let its lockdown defense benefit it in all possible ways. The Oklahoma City Thunder are now leading their round two series 2-0 after another win over the Lakers on Thursday night.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / May 8

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.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 8

OKC Thunder's Depth Advantage on Display in Minutes Totals vs. Lakers

Oklahoma City is leading its second-round series 2-0, and its depth advantage has been on full display. On Thursday night, the Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in Game 2 to remain unbeaten in the postseason.

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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 '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

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.

Thunder Around the Web

Oklahoma City Thunder | Western Conference Semifinals Game 3: Los Angeles Lakers · Heartland Sports

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored by Significantly Less on the Road Against Lakers for Game 3 · Heartland Sports

Thunder’s Depth Delivers Again as Oklahoma City Steamrolls Lakers for 2-0 Series Lead · Heartland Sports

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 8

OKC Thunder's Injury-Riddled February Proved to be Blessing in Game 2 vs. Lakers

Oklahoma City used a big third quarter to take control of Game 2, and a midseason stretch helped prepare the defending champions for the situation. On Thursday night, the Thunder were able to secure another win over the Los Angeles Lakers, taking a 2-0 lead in the second round.

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 8

Chet Holmgren Shows Superstar Potential Once Again In The Thunder's Game 2 Win Over The Lakers

OKC’s star big man is continuing to turn heads in round two. The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business on Thursday night, beating the Lakers 125-107.

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.

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.

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

The '1K NBA Playoff field goals' quiz

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.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Scoop B / May 8

0-2 and Heading Home: Marcus Smart on the Lakers’ Uphill Battle

With the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals moving back to Southern California, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a precarious 0-2 hole against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

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.