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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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
SGA Explains Why He’s 'Never Worried' About the Thunder’s Offense Despite Past Mistakes
The reason for the OKC Thunder’s dominance in the last few years has been their squad depth. That’s why even when reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) sat out the third quarter of Game 2, they were able to dismantle the Los Angeles Lakers by 125-107.
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.
Budding Star Ajay Mitchell Secures Game 2 Win for OKC Thunder
Just by looking at the final score of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 125-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of the second round, it's easy to infer the game went just as the Thunder's previous five games went: one-sided.
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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals simple truth behind Thunder’s Lakers dominance
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the physicality in his second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Thunder is dominating Lakers in a way no team has since 1976 merger
The Oklahoma City Thunder are putting on an absolute clinic against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the numbers are starting to look historic. After taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 125-107 beatdown in Game 2, the Thunder established a staggering milestone that highlights their sheer dominance.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 8
Thunder surge past Lakers in Game 2 behind depth, defense
The Thunder did not panic when their best player went to the bench. They took over. Oklahoma City pulled away for a 125-107 win over the Lakers in Game 2, grabbing a 2-0 series lead.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses foul that nearly injured Austin Reaves
Tempers got a little hot in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers collided in the Paycom Center on Thursday evening.
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.
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends perfect message to Jared McCain after Game 2 vs. Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had high remarks to share about Jared McCain following the latter’s clutch performance off the bench in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren gets incredible praise from Mark Daigneault for Game 2 effort vs. Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder saw Shai-Gilgeous Alexander exit Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers early in the third quarter. However, Chet Holmgren dominated on both ends of the court as the Thunder ended up 125-107 winners despite going at halftime with a one-point deficit.
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 / Ball Exclusives / May 8
Watch: Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers with 3rd-quarter burst
The Oklahoma City Thunder took over the fourth quarter on Tuesday to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 and take a 2-0 series lead. Thursday’s matchup was a shaky, back-and-forth battle that saw the Thunder take control in the second half.
Ajay Mitchell's Big Game 2 Leads OKC To A 2-0 Series Lead Over The Lakers
The Thunder are beginning to run away with another series. OKC was able to take advantage of its home court once again, beating the Lakers 125-107 in Game 2.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Chet Holmgren's ridiculous flop in Game 2 hurts Thunder's reputation
Chet Holmgren is one of the finest young big men in the NBA. In Game 2, he proved he was one of the NBA's finest actors as well.
Thunder NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Can Oklahoma City Get the No. 1 Pick?
Oklahoma City is in the midst of another deep playoff run, but it might get another big win over the weekend. The Thunder are leading their series with the Los Angeles Lakers 1-0 in the second round and preparing for another game on Thursday night.
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