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Los Angeles Lakers Fight Valiantly, But Get Overwhelmed In Second Half Of Game 3 Against Oklahoma City Thunder To Fall Down 3-0

The building had juice. The crowd came dressed for a revival. And for about two quarters Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers looked ready to turn this series into a fight.

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'He Couldn’t Care Less': Kendrick Perkins Makes Blunt Statement About LeBron James’ Body Language

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 3 despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having his lowest scoring game of the series. While OKC clearly played like the better team, it was James’ body language that was concerning for former OKC great, Kendrick Perkins.

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JJ Redick Caught Exploding Over Deandre Ayton During Lakers’ Collapse Against OKC Thunder

JJ Redick has been complaining a lot about officiating in the NBA playoffs. Following the Game 2 loss, the Lakers’ head coach went off on the officiating.

J.J. Redick News / Total Pro Sports / May 10

JJ Redick Gives Blunt Reality Check After Lakers Fall Into Crushing 3-0 Hole Against Thunder

Things are going from bad to worse for the Los Angeles Lakers. After losing Game 1, the Lakers failed to get over the defending champions in Game 2. However, showing signs of improvement in the last game, the likes of LeBron James hoped to bounce back in Game 3.

LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / May 10

Desperate LeBron James Gives In to League-Wide Narrative Against OKC as Playoff Humiliation Awaits Lakers

The Lakers lost Game 2 to the Thunder 107-125, with LeBron James and Austin Reaves confronting crew chief John Goble on the court immediately afterward over disputed officiating.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 10

Cameras Spot JJ Redick Angrily Complaining About Deandre Ayton to Coaching Staff In Humiliating Loss

When was the last time you saw a Los Angeles Lakers center pulling just 1 defensive rebound in 24 minutes? The lack of motor and lack of points for Deandre Ayton have once again come back to haunt the Purple and Gold.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 10

Lakers doing enough on SGA, but not enough anywhere else

The Lakers have found a way to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It just has not mattered. Through three games, Los Angeles has thrown everything at the reigning MVP.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

Why Kendrick Perkins believes the Thunder ‘exposed’ Lakers in Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Crypto.com Arena hoping to inject life into their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

3 Lakers most to blame for 131-108 Game 3 loss to Thunder

Maybe the Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 3 believing the bright lights of Crypto.com Arena could breathe life back into their Western Conference Semifinals chances.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / May 10

'They’re a Connected Group': Austin Reaves’ Comments After Game 3 Reveals Harsh Truth About Lakers

For the second straight game, the Oklahoma City Thunder were trailing at halftime. Yet, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t capitalize on their advantage again and lost the home-court advantage with a 131-108 loss.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 10

Lakers show flashes, Thunder show the gap

The first half keeps telling one story. The second half keeps telling the truth. That’s where things stand for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 after a 131-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 10

'The GOAT Always Needs a Scapegoat': Skip Bayless Rips LeBron James After Game 3 Loss vs. OKC

With a Game 3 loss to the OKC Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are on the verge of getting swept in the series. Analyst Skip Bayless did not miss a beat, taking a shot at the Lakers superstar soon after the loss.

Charles Barkley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

Charles Barkley brings out the broom after Lakers’ brutal Game 3 loss to Thunder

It is officially time to panic in Tinseltown. If a 3-0 series deficit was not enough to make Laker Nation sweat, the ultimate kiss of death arrived on national television late Saturday night: Charles Barkley and his infamous broom.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 10

3 Takeaways From Lakers' Game 3 Loss to Thunder

Coming into Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to get back into their second-round playoff series with the defending NBA champions.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 10

LeBron James, Lakers will have to make NBA history to win series vs. Thunder

After Saturday's loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and to say it's an uphill battle to climb their way out of this hole is an understatement.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10

Lakers' JJ Redick sends message after Game 3 loss

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.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 9

Lakers Fall To Brink Of Elimination With Game 3 Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers adjusted their rotation but it wasn’t enough as they were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. Their 131-108 loss has the Lakers facing the prospect of being swept in the Western Conference Semifinals, with Game 4 set for Monday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Austin Reaves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

NBA senior VP of Ref Development weighs in on Austin Reaves Game 2 situation

One of the biggest storylines following the Lakers’ game two loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was the confrontation between Austin Reaves and the referees.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls injured Jarred Vanderbilt

Luka Doncic can’t wait to get back on the floor and help the Los Angeles Lakers. Until then, he’ll have to find ways to keep his juices flowing, and he recently did so at the expense of his teammate, Jarred Vanderbilt.