The Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder has followed the same script for three straight games as JJ Redick’s team has been able to keep up with the defending champs in the first half before falling into deficits they can never recover from in the third quarters.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the brink of elimination after dropping Game 3 at home to the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
The building had juice. The crowd came dressed for a revival. And for about two quarters Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers looked ready to turn this series into a fight.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 3 despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander having his lowest scoring game of the series. While OKC clearly played like the better team, it was James’ body language that was concerning for former OKC great, Kendrick Perkins.
JJ Redick has been complaining a lot about officiating in the NBA playoffs. Following the Game 2 loss, the Lakers’ head coach went off on the officiating.
The Lakers lost Game 2 to the Thunder 107-125, with LeBron James and Austin Reaves confronting crew chief John Goble on the court immediately afterward over disputed officiating.
When was the last time you saw a Los Angeles Lakers center pulling just 1 defensive rebound in 24 minutes? The lack of motor and lack of points for Deandre Ayton have once again come back to haunt the Purple and Gold.
The Lakers have found a way to slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It just has not mattered. Through three games, Los Angeles has thrown everything at the reigning MVP.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers returned to Crypto.com Arena hoping to inject life into their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Maybe the Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 3 believing the bright lights of Crypto.com Arena could breathe life back into their Western Conference Semifinals chances.
For the second straight game, the Oklahoma City Thunder were trailing at halftime. Yet, the Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t capitalize on their advantage again and lost the home-court advantage with a 131-108 loss.
The first half keeps telling one story. The second half keeps telling the truth. That’s where things stand for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 after a 131-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3.
Coming into Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to get back into their second-round playoff series with the defending NBA champions.
After Saturday's loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and to say it's an uphill battle to climb their way out of this hole is an understatement.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell again to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday with a 131-108 final score, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn't happy about it.
One of the biggest storylines following the Lakers’ game two loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was the confrontation between Austin Reaves and the referees.
Luka Doncic can’t wait to get back on the floor and help the Los Angeles Lakers. Until then, he’ll have to find ways to keep his juices flowing, and he recently did so at the expense of his teammate, Jarred Vanderbilt.
The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jarred Vanderbilt (right finger dislocation) has been upgraded to available after originally being listed as questionable.
The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the margin for error heading into Game 3 at home could not be smaller. Rui Hachimura had some things to say about that.
Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when reacting to Skip Bayless’ latest all-time ranking, making it clear that even he could not defend what he called an outrageous take on LeBron James.
Injuries are a part of professional sports, but the Los Angeles Lakers sustained them late in the regular season with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going down.
Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James have never been close. But in March 2025, things went from quiet tension to a full-on courtside confrontation, and over a year later, Smith is still telling his side of the story.