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Poll: Can Lakers or Cavaliers Avoid Going Down 3-0?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NBA playoffs continue Saturday with a pair of Game 3 matchups in the conference semifinals. Both ...

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TV and streaming viewing picks for May 9, 2026: How to watch NBA and NHL Playoffs

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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt questionable for Game 3 vs. Thunder with hand injury

Jarred Vanderbilt got a significant update regarding his injury status ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 3 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. Vanderbilt has had an active presence off the bench for the Lakers throughout the regular season and the playoffs. He often shined as a defensive presence […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt questionable for Game 3 vs. Thunder with hand injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Everybody Was Getting Banged”: Skip Bayless Shares Harsh Truth on LeBron James’ ‘Worst Whistle’ Claims As Lakers Fall Into 2–0 Hole Against Thunder

Skip Bayless believes that 41-year-old LeBron James has lost the respect of referees, as the foul-flopping debate gets intense in the NBA world.

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Kendrick Perkins sounds off on ‘serious problem’ with NBA refs

ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins went off about the league’s officiating during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The comments came after Thursday night’s Game 2 of the second-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, which featured officiating that drew plenty of criticism from Lakers head coach…

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Lakers Announce Jarred Vanderbilt Status Change for Game 3 vs Thunder

Going into Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers have revealed the official injury report status for the veteran forward, Jarred Vanderbilt. According to the Lakers’ injury announcement, Vanderbilt is listed as questionable due to a right finger dislocation. He joins Luka Doncic as one of two players listed for Game […] The post Lakers Announce Jarred Vanderbilt Status Change for Game 3 vs Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA Legend Calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander A Dirty Player

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson called out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for making “dirty” plays during the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers series. Johnson is a former Sixth Man of the Year winner and averaged 20+ points in multiple seasons. The retired veteran called out Gilgeous-Alexander for a questionable play against Austin Reaves in Game […] The post NBA Legend Calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander A Dirty Player appeared first on HEAVY.

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"You didn't gotta yell right at my f**king face" – Austin Reaves' Fiery Words To Referee As Frustrated Lakers Swarm Officials Decoded by Lip Reader – Sportskeeda

"You didn't gotta yell right at my f**king face" - Austin Reaves' Fiery Words To Referee As Frustrated Lakers Swarm Officials Decoded by Lip Reader  Sportskeeda

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Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’

Austin Reaves clearly does not think much of referee John Goble. The Los Angeles Lakers lost in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They fell by a lopsided final score of 125-107 are now facing an 0-2 deficit in the series. Reaves, the Lakers star, was unhappy with … The post Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Official Foot Locker account deletes shocking tweets calling out Lakers-Thunder referees

Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder finished as blowout victory for the home team to take a 2-0 series lead. But everyone who watched that game outside of the Thunder and their fans left that game is a sour taste in their mouth, watching what they deemed to be frustrating […] The post Official Foot Locker account deletes shocking tweets calling out Lakers-Thunder referees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Lakers will beat Thunder in Game 3 after explosive ref controversy

The Los Angeles Lakers are down 2-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Game 2 was obviously frustrating for them in several ways. The one constant during the game was their complaints with the referees, with LeBron James and Austin Reaves being the two players in the fold. James was seen having […] The post Why Lakers will beat Thunder in Game 3 after explosive ref controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ajay Mitchell keeps it 100 about filling in for Jalen Williams’ role as Thunder starter

OKLAHOMA CITY — Since Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Game 2 of the defending champion’s first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, Ajay Mitchell has started in his place. Then, Mitchell thrived in coach Mark Daigneault’s starting lineup, following up a 15-point performance in Game 3 versus the Suns with […] The post Ajay Mitchell keeps it 100 about filling in for Jalen Williams’ role as Thunder starter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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