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On YouTubeLos 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 '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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / Athlon Sports / May 6
Marcus Smart Reacts to JJ Redick’s Lakers Criticism After Thunder Loss
The series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder started just as many expected. Mark Daigneault’s team secured a comfortable win, which drew criticism from opposing coach JJ Redick.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / May 6
Jarred Vanderbilt Suffered Full Dislocation In Right Pinky Finger
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt left Game 1 of their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter with a right finger injury.
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Thunder players were disturbed by Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury
Los Angeles Laker forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s finger injury left Oklahoma City Thunder players repulsed. The Lakers dealt with a bad hand on Monday, not just because of their 108-90 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 of their second-round series at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., but also because of Vanderbilt’s gruesome injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 6
WWE Legend Ric Flair Faces Backlash Over Luka Doncic Comment
Ric Flair had something to say about Luka Doncic, and NBA fans made sure he heard back. The WWE Hall of Famer took aim at the Los Angeles Lakers star on Tuesday, the same night Los Angeles dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals 108-90 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 6
Austin Reaves Goes Down After Collision with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1
Fresh off a Grade 2 sprain on his left oblique, Austin Reaves had yet another injury scare during Game 1 of the second round against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
LeBron James News / Total Apex Sports / May 6
LeBron James Discusses Los Angeles Lakers’ Offensive Woes Following Game 1 Loss To Oklahoma City Thunder
The opening bell of the Western Conference Semifinals didn’t exactly ring a happy tune for Los Angeles. If you tuned in to Game 1 hoping for a Hollywood blockbuster, what you actually got was a 108-90 reality check courtesy of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt gets diagnosis for gruesome finger injury
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a full dislocation of his right pinkie finger during Game 1 of their series against the Thunder on Tuesday.
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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