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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Thunder emerging as stronger favorites against Lakers, as Luka Doncic's status remains uncertain
Doncic hasn't played since April 2 because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.
Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell kept Oklahoma City whole without Jalen Williams
Oklahoma City entered Game 1 without Jalen Williams and still looked structurally complete. Chet Holmgren finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds, Ajay Mitchell added 18 in Williams’ place, and the Thunder beat the Lakers 108-90 on May 5.
OKC Thunder Finding Success With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Bench
Oklahoma City took care of business in Game 1, and its performance without its star was perhaps the most impressive piece. On Tuesday night, the Thunder won the first game of the second round with a 108-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger 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.
Ajay Mitchell Steps Up Big For The Thunder In Game 1
OKC’s young guard stepped up in the moment that he was needed most. The Oklahoma City Thunder have added another postseason win to their resume this season, as they opened round two with a 108-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6
Chet Holmgren’s joke says everything about LeBron James’ longevity
Chet Holmgren had a different vision of facing LeBron James in the NBA Playoffs. After Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business in Game 1 of their series against the Lakers on Tuesday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., the former Gonzaga Bulldogs star candidly answered a question about taking on James in the postseason.
NBA Accused Of Rigging Playoffs For Oklahoma City Thunder
Some NBA fans are convinced the referees want the Oklahoma City Thunder to advance to the Western Conference finals. On Tuesday night, Oklahoma City picked up a 108-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls OKC Thunder’s Breakout Guard a ‘Surprise’
The 2024 NBA Draft was lauded as one of the lesser in some time, with no true No. 1 talent, and a lack of depth throughout. With the Oklahoma City Thunder fresh off a run of truly stellar picks, few expected them to make waves on draft-night ’24. With the No.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Lakers fail to capitalize on ‘imperfect’ night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder
The Lakers caught a break. They just couldn’t take advantage of it. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered one of his shakiest performances of the season Tuesday night, yet the Thunder still rolled to a 108-90 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
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.
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren drops hilarious take on surreal playoff series vs. LeBron James
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened the Western Conference semifinals with a commanding 108–90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but Chet Holmgren’s postgame reaction added another memorable layer to the night.
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault gives Chet Holmgren ‘bottomless pit’ compliment after Game 1 win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held under 20 points for the first time in an NBA game since the 2025 NBA playoffs, with the Los Angeles Lakers deploying an aggressive game plan to slow down the reigning MVP.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6
Austin Reaves endures historically poor playoff shooting game in Lakers' loss
Without a co-star to rely on, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first game of their second-round series.
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.
Luguentz Dort News / EssentiallySports / May 6
'Lu Dort Is Little Close to the Dirty Side': Robert Horry Warns Lakers of Thunder Star With an Unique Solution
The last two times the Los Angeles Lakers faced the defending champions, they suffered multiple injuries to two core players, back-to-back blowout losses, and a grueling physical matchup.
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams have perfect reaction to Jared McCain’s pull-up 3
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their quest to defend their title as they hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center on Tuesday in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Isaiah Hartenstein Must Continue Dominance On The Glass In Round 2
Oklahoma City will need its big man to keep doing the Thunder’s dirty work in round two. The Thunder are set to kick off their Western Conference Semi-Finals matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shares Mindset Before Lakers-Thunder Playoff Series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing at a level that's hard to argue with right now, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are built around exactly that. In Year 7, he claimed his first MVP.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 5
LeBron James explains Lakers' approach to Thunder series without Luka Doncic
Talking to Steve Nash on their "Mind The Game" podcast, the four-time NBA champion opened up on his team's approach to the Western Conference semifinals.
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 5
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder Preview, Prediction & Odds | May 5, 2026
The Western Conference semifinals open with a heavyweight Game 1 as the Los Angeles Lakers travel to the Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 5.
Alex Caruso News / Scoop B / May 5
From Showtime to Loud City: Alex Caruso on Identifying Championship DNA
Alex Caruso has a knack for finding himself in the middle of winning cultures. Now a two-time NBA Champion and a key member of the Oklahoma City Thunder,
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / May 4
Thunder odds-on NBA title favorites as second round begins
Eight teams are left standing in the NBA playoffs, but it's the top overall seed that stands head and shoulders above the field. The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites to win their second straight league title as the conference semifinals began Monday night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 4
Thunder not taking Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers twice in the final two weeks of the regular season. The Thunder won those two games by an average of 39.5 points per game.
Luguentz Dort News / Scoop B / May 5
The Dorture Chamber: Lu Dort on Round 2, Defensive Peers & the OKC Soundtrack
Entering the second round of the NBA Playoffs as a defending champion brings a different kind of gravity to the hardwood. For Lu Dort, the rugged heartbeat of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s perimeter defense, the shift from hunter to hunted hasn’t changed his blue-collar approach; it has only sharpened his focus.
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