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Jarred Vanderbilt 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.

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.

Jarrett Allen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most NBA Playoff 3's all-time' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Total Pro Sports / May 6

LeBron James Sends Heartfelt Message About Austin Reaves After Tough Stretch vs. Thunder

LeBron James shrugged off concerns about Austin Reaves despite the guard’s shooting struggles in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 6

LeBron James Points to Luka Doncic After Lakers Lose Game 1

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers struggled in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder as Luka Doncic watched from the bench. Doncic is still nursing a Grade 2 hamstring strain and was unable to suit up for the series-opener against the defending champions on Tuesday.

Austin 3:16 WWE taunts mock LA Lakers star after disastrous playoff shooting

Austin Reaves had the kind of playoff shooting night that fans do not let disappear quietly. The LA Lakers needed a reliable scoring option against the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially in a postseason game where every missed shot carried more weight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 6

'Hope Jeanie Trades You': WWE Legend Ric Flair Blasts Luka Doncic for Remaining Sidelined in Lakers-OKC Series

Despite being underdogs, the Los Angeles Lakers jumped to a 7-0 run. But they couldn’t sustain their scoring as the Oklahoma City Thunder won 108-90. LeBron James’ heroic effort felt short, and he emphasized the gap that teammate Luka Doncic has left due to his injury.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

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.

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The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 6

LeBron James Explains How Son Bronny in the Locker Room Keeps Him Motivated

LeBron James found a fresh source of motivation within the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room.With a whole legacy behind him and having his name repeatedly brought up in the GOAT debate, LeBron James recently spoke about what keeps him driven to be his best.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

Lakers’ Marcus Smart savagely responds to JJ Redick’s take after loss to Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers, to their credit, performed much better against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their semifinal contest on Tuesday night.

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

JJ Redick drops 5-word admission on Lakers’ consistent struggles vs. Thunder

JJ Redick probably won’t get a lot of sleep in the next few hours after the Los Angeles Lakers absorbed another lopsided loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-90, on Tuesday at Paycom Center in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 6

ESPN Insider Exposed After Spreading False News on Luka Doncic’s Visit to Spain: 'Completely Wrong'

Another day, another time Brian Windhorst has talked himself into the crosshairs of NBA media and fans alike. Once more, it’s about broaching the Luka Doncic subject too.

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.

Winners and losers from Tuesday's NBA playoff action

Lakers put up good fight but Thunder prove too much, take Game 1

Rich Paul claims LeBron James has cost him clients

LeBron James gets emotional about playing with son Bronny

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

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.

Austin Reaves endures historically poor playoff shooting game in Lakers' loss

LeBron James gets emotional about playing with son Bronny

Winners and losers from Tuesday's NBA playoff action

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Masai Ujiri has great message for Mavericks fans still hurting from Luka Doncic trade

Masai Ujiri knows what he’s getting into as the next team president of the Dallas Mavericks. News broke on Monday that the Mavs were hiring Ujiri to replace disgraced executive Nico Harrison, who remains public enemy No.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Jarred Vanderbilt Injury Update: Lakers Make Announcement During Game 1

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough break in the first half of their Game 1 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Jarred Vanderbilt exited in the second quarter after hitting his hand on the backboard during a block attempt.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 5

Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard

The Lakers are going into the second round without Luka Doncic. What comes after that remains unclear. Coach JJ Redick said there is “no update” on Doncic’s status as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, per Eurohoops.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 6