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On YouTubeMarcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / May 6
Marcus Smart Remains Confident Despite Lakers’ Game 1 Loss To Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are massive underdogs in their second-round playoff series against the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and that played out in Game 1 of the series in an 18-point loss.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 6
Luka Dončić speaks for first time since injury, says original timeline was 8 weeks 
Luka Dončić spoke to the media for the first time since suffering his hamstring strain in early April on Wednesday following the Lakers’ practice. The news was mixed, but the biggest takeaway is that he is far from a return.
How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander figured out the Lakers defense in Game 1
No team won more games than the Thunder this season. A well-oiled machine with back-to-back 60-win regular seasons flexed its basketball muscle Tuesday night.
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 6
Luka Doncic’s MRI Results Don’t Line Up Well With Lakers’ Playoff Hopes
Going into the postseason the hope was that the Los Angeles Lakers would be able to extend their run long enough so Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves could return from their respective injuries.
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 / Total Pro Sports / May 6
Stephen A. Smith Urges LeBron James To Make Stunning Career Move if He Wants Another Ring
The endgame is creeping closer, and LeBron James isn’t slowing down, but the situation around him might be. At 41, he’s still putting up elite numbers, yet the bigger question now is whether the Los Angeles Lakers can actually keep up with championship expectations.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / May 6
Nick Wright urges JJ Redick to give ‘the single worst’ LA Lakers player’s minutes to Bronny James
Nick Wright has sparked a fresh debate around the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation, and this time, Bronny James is right at the center of it. The Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder exposed multiple issues, especially with depth and consistency off the bench.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 6
The Lakers all agreed they made too many gameplan mistakes in Game 1 vs. Thunder
Against a team as good as the Thunder, there is no margin for error. LeBron James discussed the attention to detail required for LA to have success against OKC before the series even began.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 6
Austin Reaves Knows He Needs To ‘Play Better’ For Lakers
Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals started on a promising note for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Oklahoma City Thunder eventually pulled away to secure a 108-90 win.
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.
Bronny James News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Calls Mount for Lakers to Make Bronny James Move for Game 2
Bronny James made his seventh playoff appearance of the season on Tuesday night. He checked in during the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 6
JJ Redick: Lakers Made Too Many Mistakes In Game 1 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers fought hard in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but ultimately it wasn’t enough. The Lakers hung around for much of the contest despite being huge underdogs, but eventually fell 108-90 to go down 1-0 in the series.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Lakers most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 1 carrying the emotional baggage of last season’s crushing playoff defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They hoped that this year’s rematch would offer redemption.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 6
LeBron James Diagnoses Lakers’ Offensive Struggles Without Luka Doncic
Even at full strength, it is a very difficult task for the Los Angeles Lakers to get their offense going against the Oklahoma City Thunder defense that is the best in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 6
JJ Redick Identifies Two Costly Issues That Damaged Lakers vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
All the expected main characters of the Lakers-Thunder series were present to make a difference in Game 1, and as usual, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Lakers coach JJ Redick the most to think about.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / May 6
Luka Doncic Named One of NBA’s Most Overrated Players Amid Lakers Playoff Run
Luka Doncic has been watching the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff run from the sidelines, and that is not expected to change anytime soon. The six-time All-Star has been sidelined since April 2, when he suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain during a regular-season game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
Lakers’ Austin Reaves refuses to sugarcoat his forgettable Game 1 performance
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has always exuded a joyful aura. He has an easy smile and likes to joke around with his teammates, especially Luka Doncic.
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 / Yardbarker / May 6
LeBron James gets emotional about playing with son Bronny
For James, the NBA isn't just about professional basketball. It's also about family.
LeBron James 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.
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