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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 8
3 takeaways from Lakers’ Game 2 loss vs. Thunder 
Winning on the road is tough, but beating the Thunder in OKC feels impossible. The Lakers did a lot right in their Game 2 loss. They got a much better offensive game from Austin Reaves, won the points-in-the-paint battle 52-46 and Rui Hachimura remained elite, scoring 16 points on 60% shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
JJ Redick Completely Lost It on Ref Before Jarred Vanderbilt Rushed In To Calm the Chaos
The Los Angeles Lakers might have lost Game 1, but early on in Game 2, the purple and gold brigade made it clear that they are not going to give up easily.
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.
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.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / May 8
Lakers find offense, still fall in Game 2 vs. Thunder
The Lakers once again saw a tight game turn into a double-digit loss on Thursday. LA held a lead midway through the third but again saw the Thunder pull away in the fourth to win by double digits, 125-107.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 8
Poor Third Quarter Leads To Game 2 Loss For Lakers Against Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers looked to even their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 on Thursday night, heading back to Crypto.com Arena on a high note.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 8
JJ Redick Punished Midgame for Threatening Referee as LeBron James, Lakers Lose Their Cool vs. Thunder
“They don’t foul, so the whistles aren’t gonna be there,” JJ Redick said after practice a few days ago. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach showed a little gamesmanship and served a backhanded compliment to the Oklahoma City Thunder for their defensive ability.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Chet Holmgren's ridiculous flop in Game 2 hurts Thunder's reputation
Chet Holmgren is one of the finest young big men in the NBA. In Game 2, he proved he was one of the NBA's finest actors as well.
LeBron James News / Ball Exclusives / May 8
LeBron James reaches yet another historic playoff milestone
Once again, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has reached yet another ground-breaking NBA milestone. He is now the first player in NBA history to play in 300 career playoff games.
J.J. Redick News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2
It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 8
Luka Doncic’s Injury Recovery Timeline Still Unclear as Lakers’ HC Addresses His Influence
As the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers battle No.1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder, they are still waiting for Luka Doncic to return. The Slovenian star has been on the bench cheering on his teammates, but has he been able to influence the Lakers’ game plan?
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / May 8
JJ Redick Says He Hasn’t Seen Much of Luka Doncic’s Strategic Input From Bench
JJ Redick didn’t exactly gush about Luka Doncic’s impact from the sidelines. Ahead of Game 2 against the Thunder, the Lakers’ head coach admitted he “hasn’t really seen a lot” when asked about Doncic contributing strategically while recovering from his Grade 2 hamstring strain.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
NBA playoffs winners, losers: Pistons, Thunder seize control with Game 2 victories
The second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs continued on Thursday night with the Detroit Pistons outlasting the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-97, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulling away late to down the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-107.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 7
NBA Legend Steve Nash Questions Austin Reaves' Impact on Lakers-Thunder Series
Former back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash is not sure if Austin Reaves’ return from injury is enough to lift the Los Angeles Lakers against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Lakers Reveal Jarred Vanderbilt's Injury Status for Game 2 Against Thunder
Jarred Vanderbilt is out for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed Wednesday, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The news comes a day after one of the more painful moments of the postseason so far.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out, Luke Kennard Available For Game 2 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers have another opportunity to steal a game on the road as they head into Game 2 of their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Rui Hachimura Making NBA Playoff History With 3-Point Shooting Streak
Ever since being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers, forward Rui Hachimura has grown tremendously as an outside shooter. While he was always capable from deep, Hachimura has developed into one of the best 3-point shooters in the entire NBA, and that has not died down in the postseason.
LeBron James News / AirJordanChronicles / May 7
Draymond Green Says LeBron James Is Lakers’ Only Hope Against OKC
After the Los Angeles Lakers started their Western Conference Semifinals with a loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Draymond Green highlighted the only solution that he thinks the team has.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / May 7
Luka Doncic Praises Lakers Teammates For Stepping Up In His Absence
With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, very few people gave the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to advance out of the first round this postseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 7
LeBron James on Austin Reaves’ shooting slump: ‘His presence helps us no matter what’
The Lakers are waiting on Austin Reaves to find his rhythm. But right now, it has not shown up. Reaves finished with eight points on 3-of-16 shooting in Game 1 against the Thunder, continuing a rough postseason stretch that has him at 30.4 percent from the field.
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?
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt day-to-day after finger injury in Game 1
The Lakers may have avoided the worst. Jarred Vanderbilt is day-to-day. Coach JJ Redick said Wednesday that Vanderbilt suffered a dislocation of his right pinky finger during the Game 1 loss to the Thunder.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / May 6
Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals timeline for injury recovery
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder played on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Without star guard Luka Doncic, the Lakers just couldn't overcome the Thunder, falling 108-90.
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