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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3
‘Something in His Back in Between the Ribs’ – Lakers Terrible Thursday Can Get Worse As 1 More Key Guy Suffer Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in an embarrassing fashion, raising questions about their ability to compete with the league’s elite.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 3
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Thunder 
This game was over once the ball went up. The Thunder showed the Lakers why they are 10 games behind the defending champs. They suffocated them defensively as the Lakers didn’t make a field goal until the 7:07 mark in the first quarter.
The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz
How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 3
NBA Reacts to Luka Doncic’s Brutal Injury; Redick Explains Decision To Continue Playing Him In Blown Out Game
The Los Angeles Lakers’ peak may have come to an end after they suffered a heavy loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Things might become more difficult for them before the regular season ends after their star Luka Doncic and the league’s top scorer went down with a hamstring injury.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 3
Lakers fall to Thunder as Luka Doncic leaves with hamstring injury
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, Luguentz Dort started hot on both ends of the floor and Jalen Williams came up big all around as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 at home Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 3
LeBron James Gets Real About Retirement as Bronny James Gives Him New Purpose
When will LeBron James retire? Well, this question looks like the hardest thing to answer at the moment. Going by the current situation, James’ retirement timeline feels pretty much uncertain. At 41, the Los Angeles Lakers’ legend is going strong.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 2
Lakers throttled by Thunder in demoralizing loss
The Lakers were bludgeoned from the opening tip of Thursday’s showdown with the Thunder, falling behind by double digits minutes into the game and trailing by as many as 45 en route to a 139-96 loss.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 2
Lakers Humbled In Blowout Loss To Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers put their recent hot stretch to the test on Thursday night when they hit the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, the defending champs that currently have the best record in the league.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / April 3
Luka Doncic to undergo MRI after suffering injury in Lakers' 43-point loss
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic suffered a left hamstring injury in Thursday’s game at Oklahoma City.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / April 2
Luka Doncic Ruled Out Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Luka Doncic was ruled out of Thursday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a left hamstring injury Doncic was hobbling for most of the night but seemed to tweak his hamstring early in the third quarter, immediately going down in pain.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 2
Luka Dončić exits Thunder game with left leg injury
On a night where everything that could go wrong did for the Lakers, the biggest blow did not come on the scoreboard. In the third quarter of Thursday’s demoralizing loss to the Thunder, Luka Dončić came to a stop for a jumper and immediately grabbed the back of his left leg.
Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 2
Marcus Smart could return from ankle injury against Mavericks
One of the few things that hasn’t gone right for the Lakers during their recent winning run has been Marcus Smart’s injury. After establishing himself as a valuable role player and starter this season, Smart has missed six straight games due to injury.
Austin Reaves News / Athlon Sports / April 2
Lakers’ Austin Reaves Suffers Injury Scare Against Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers geared up to face the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Thursday. Unfortunately for the Lakers, the team suffered an unfortunate setback with Austin Reaves earlier in the game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 2
LeBron James really hates Memphis, wants Grizzlies to move
There are certain cities that professional athletes love traveling to. And there are others they don't.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 2
JJ Redick Discusses Marcus Smart’s Leadership & Impact On Lakers Teammates
A number of players have been extremely important to the success of the Los Angeles Lakers this season and one of the biggest has been veteran guard Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 2
Luka Doncic: Jake LaRavia Has Been ‘Playing Great’ For Lakers
One of the biggest contributors in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers was Jake LaRavia. The wing, who has been inserted into the starting lineup in the absence of Marcus Smart, knocked down all five of his shots from the field and finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.
Deandre Ayton News / EssentiallySports / April 2
Shaquille O’Neal Stops Himself From Blasting Deandre Ayton After Comical Error in Lakers–Cavs
Shaquille O’Neal has kept a close watch on the Los Angeles Lakers. The franchise legend is keeping receipts on every player’s every move. However, the one under the microscope is Deandre Ayton.
Marcus Smart News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 1
Lakers’ Injury Situation Raises Eyebrows After Latest Marcus Smart Update
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, with the storied franchise peaking at the right time with the NBA playoffs right around the corner.
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