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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The Spun / May 8

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Facing Scrutiny For 'Dirty' Play

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is receiving plenty of criticism from Los Angeles Lakers fans this week, that's for sure. During the second half of Game 2, Gilgeous-Alexander yanked Austin Reaves' arm as he was trying to get himself free at the top of the key.

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.

Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss

Thunder literally steal Game 2 from Lakers with second-half surge

Thunder pull away from Lakers, maintain perfect playoff mark

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SGA Explains Why He’s 'Never Worried' About the Thunder’s Offense Despite Past Mistakes

The reason for the OKC Thunder’s dominance in the last few years has been their squad depth. That’s why even when reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) sat out the third quarter of Game 2, they were able to dismantle the Los Angeles Lakers by 125-107.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 8

Budding Star Ajay Mitchell Secures Game 2 Win for OKC Thunder

Just by looking at the final score of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 125-107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game of the second round, it's easy to infer the game went just as the Thunder's previous five games went: one-sided.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / May 8

Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell Are Giving the Thunder a Different Kind of Lakers Problem

Oklahoma City beat the Lakers 125-107 on May 7 and took a 2-0 lead without needing one huge Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takeover. That is the part of this series the Lakers still have not solved.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals simple truth behind Thunder’s Lakers dominance

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the physicality in his second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Thunder is dominating Lakers in a way no team has since 1976 merger

The Oklahoma City Thunder are putting on an absolute clinic against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the numbers are starting to look historic. After taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 125-107 beatdown in Game 2, the Thunder established a staggering milestone that highlights their sheer dominance.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 8

Thunder surge past Lakers in Game 2 behind depth, defense

The Thunder did not panic when their best player went to the bench. They took over. Oklahoma City pulled away for a 125-107 win over the Lakers in Game 2, grabbing a 2-0 series lead.

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NBA News / Scoop B / May 8

0-2 and Heading Home: Marcus Smart on the Lakers’ Uphill Battle

With the 2026 Western Conference Semifinals moving back to Southern California, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a precarious 0-2 hole against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault bluntly shuts down question about ref interaction

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault wouldn’t go into specifics, but he was not happy with the officials, following a 125-107 win in Game 2 of his second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends perfect message to Jared McCain after Game 2 vs. Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had high remarks to share about Jared McCain following the latter’s clutch performance off the bench in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Thunder’s Jared McCain gets 100% real about ‘heartbreaking’ 76ers trade

Jared McCain has to be in cloud nine right now. McCain, who came over to the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Philadelphia 76ers in a midseason trade, has flourished through the first two games of their second-round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 8

Thunder pull away from Lakers, maintain perfect playoff mark

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points each, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-107 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday and a 2-0 advantage in a Western Conference second-round playoff series.