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On YouTubeJ.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / May 8
JJ Redick Critical Of Lack Of Foul Calls On Thunder
Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, JJ Redick made a tongue-in-cheek comment about how the defending champions never commit fouls.
LeBron James News / HITC / May 8
LeBron James’ 300-game playoff milestone looks even crazier beside NBA peers
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 on Thursday night, but the defeat still marked a historic moment for LeBron James. The veteran superstar appeared in the 300th playoff game of his extraordinary career.
The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Austin Reaves News / HITC / May 8
Austin Reaves reveals how one referee was ‘disrespectful’ during LA Lakers’ Game 2 loss
Austin Reaves did not hide his frustration after the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and one exchange with an official clearly stayed with him after the final buzzer.
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.
Dirk Nowitzki News / HITC / May 8
Dirk Nowitzki takes subtle dig at Lakers after officiating complaints vs Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are trailing 2-0 in the series after they suffered a 125-107 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 on Thursday night.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 8
Los Angeles Lakers Call Out Officiating Following Game 2 Loss To Oklahoma City Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are officially staring down the barrel of a massive playoff hole. After getting run out of the gym in a 125-107 Game 2 blowout, they are now trailing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 2-0.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 8
Official NBA Partner Calls Out the Refs for Decisions During Thunder-Lakers Despite League’s Clean Bill
A technical foul on JJ Redick, multiple missed foul calls on LeBron James, and Austin Reaves led to the Los Angeles Lakers star arguing with the officials post-game.
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.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8
Jarred Vanderbilt’s Injury Is Taking Away the Lakers’ Best Defensive Counter
The Lakers entered this series already missing Luka Doncic because of a strained left hamstring. Now they are also trying to cover Oklahoma City without one of their few true defensive disruptors.
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s 125-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 8
Lakers question officiating after Game 2 loss: ‘I felt disrespected’
The Lakers are heading home down 0-2. They are also not happy with the whistle. Frustration spilled over after a 125-107 loss to the Thunder in Game 2, with multiple players lingering at midcourt to talk with officials.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Thunder literally steal Game 2 from Lakers with second-half surge
The Thunder finished with as many steals as turnovers (12) as the Lakers coughed the ball up 21 times in the game.
LeBron James News / Ball Exclusives / May 8
LeBron James reaches yet another historic playoff milestone
Once again, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has reached yet another ground-breaking NBA milestone. He is now the first player in NBA history to play in 300 career playoff games.
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2
It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out, Luke Kennard Available For Game 2 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers have another opportunity to steal a game on the road as they head into Game 2 of their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Rui Hachimura Making NBA Playoff History With 3-Point Shooting Streak
Ever since being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers, forward Rui Hachimura has grown tremendously as an outside shooter. While he was always capable from deep, Hachimura has developed into one of the best 3-point shooters in the entire NBA, and that has not died down in the postseason.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Luka Doncic Praises Lakers Teammates For Stepping Up In His Absence
With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, very few people gave the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to advance out of the first round this postseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 7
LeBron James on Austin Reaves’ shooting slump: ‘His presence helps us no matter what’
The Lakers are waiting on Austin Reaves to find his rhythm. But right now, it has not shown up. Reaves finished with eight points on 3-of-16 shooting in Game 1 against the Thunder, continuing a rough postseason stretch that has him at 30.4 percent from the field.
Jaxson Hayes News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Jaxson Hayes had the most graphic story about Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury
Jaxson Hayes is probably not a big fan of slasher films. While talking to reporters on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers big man Hayes offered a striking description of Jarred Vanderbilt’s hand injury. “I mean, did you see the picture of his finger?
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt day-to-day after finger injury in Game 1
The Lakers may have avoided the worst. Jarred Vanderbilt is day-to-day. Coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that Vanderbilt suffered a dislocation of his right pinky finger during the Game 1 loss to the Thunder.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / May 6
Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals timeline for injury recovery
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder played on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Without star guard Luka Doncic, the Lakers just couldn't overcome the Thunder, falling 108-90.
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