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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 8
LeBron, Lakers still searching for full 48 minutes as series shifts home
The Lakers are down 2-0. The feeling is they are closer than it looks. Los Angeles dropped both games in Oklahoma City, including a LeBron, Lakers still searching for full 48 minutes as series shifts home, and now heads home needing a response.
The Lakers Can’t Handle the Thunder’s Depth
Los Angeles Lakers’ players, fans and even coaches are fed up with the officiating after Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, but a bad whistle isn’t why they lost.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 8
JJ Redick: LeBron James Has Worst Whistle Of Any Star Player I’ve Ever Seen
Officiating is a big topic of conversation after the Los Angeles Lakers Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach JJ Redick was one of several people to complain about the lack of calls on Oklahoma City’s defense, especially against superstar LeBron James.
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 / Athlon Sports / May 8
Skip Bayless Leaves LeBron James Out of Top 5 While Naming NBA GOAT
Skip Bayless has never been shy about criticizing LeBron James, and his latest all-time NBA list is already getting people talking. Bayless ranked Michael Jordan as his GOAT and placed LeBron all the way down at No.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 8
JJ Redick pointed to the non-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander minutes as the turning point in Game 2 loss 
When a team loses in blowout fashion like the Lakers did in Game 2 against the Thunder, there isn’t just one reason. There are plenty of things that didn’t go LA’s way in this contest.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / May 8
Lakers' JJ Redick, Austin Reaves rip refs after Game 2 loss
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't mince words about the officiating after a 125-107 setback to the Oklahoma Thunder on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / May 8
LeBron James Discusses Areas Lakers Need To Be Better Against Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are now down two games to none against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. LeBron James and the purple and gold have actually played far better than many anticipated, giving the Thunder two great fights with a quality game plan on the road.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
Thunder vs. Lakers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 9)
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for Game 3 of their conference semifinals series. The Thunder vs. Lakers game 3 will tip off at 8:30 PM EDT on 9th May at Crypto.com Arena.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Skip Bayless calls Lakers’ LeBron James the GOAT, with a twist
The Los Angeles Lakers hated the officiating in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Thursday. But probably not as much as Skip Bayless abhors LeBron James.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / May 8
Austin Reaves Explains Frustration, Incident With Official In Game 2 Loss
Austin Reaves had arguably the best postseason game of his career in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that got lost in the shuffle due to his and the team’s frustration with the officials.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 8
Dirk Nowitzki Delivers Reality Check On JJ Redick, Lakers’ Free-Throw Complaints
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to a 107-125 Game 2 loss against the OKC Thunder, giving the Thunder a 2-0 series lead in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 8
NBA Officials Under Fire After Controversial Lakers-Thunder Game
The Los Angeles Lakers walked off the floor Thursday night with a 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the result wasn't the only thing that had the team fired up.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / May 8
Redick, Lakers Gripe About Officiating After Game 2 Loss
After the Lakers lost Game 2 to the Thunder on Thursday by a score of 125-107, Austin Reaves and several of his teammates spoke to the game’s referees on the court before heading to the locker room, seemingly expressing their frustration with how the game was called (Twitter video link).
J.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.
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.
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?
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