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Oklahoma City Thunder

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

May 8, 2026 @ 9:15pm
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Awful Announcing

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

May 8, 2026 @ 8:15pm
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Heavy

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

May 8, 2026 @ 7:16pm
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Heavy

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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Kendrick Perkins Sounds Off on NBA “Flopping” Problem As Fans Are Starting To Think Games Are Rigged

May 8, 2026 @ 6:01pm
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Total Pro Sports

Kendrick Perkins blasted the NBA’s officiating and flopping problem after Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2, saying fans are beginning to think games look “rigged”.

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

May 8, 2026 @ 5:09pm
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Larry Brown Sports

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

May 8, 2026 @ 4:20pm
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ClutchPoints

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

May 8, 2026 @ 4:15pm
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ClutchPoints

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

May 8, 2026 @ 3:13pm
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ClutchPoints

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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Thunder vs. Lakers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 9)

May 8, 2026 @ 11:57am
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Total Pro Sports

Mark the calendar, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for Game 3 of their conference semifinals series.

Read moreThunder vs. Lakers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 9)

Angry LeBron James Confronts Trash-Talking “Kid” In The Stands During Game 2 Loss At OKC Thunder [VIDEO]

May 8, 2026 @ 10:28am
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Total Pro Sports

LeBron James will not be disrespected.

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Los Angeles Lakers Coach JJ Redick Makes Absurd Claim About LeBron James After Game 2 Loss To Thunder

May 8, 2026 @ 9:08am
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BroBible

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t happy with the state of refereeing in the NBA playoffs, particularly after their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. Los Angeles was whistled for 26 fouls in the contest, compared to just 21 against Oklahoma City, and the Thunder shot five more free throws in […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Coach JJ Redick Makes Absurd Claim About LeBron James After Game 2 Loss To Thunder appeared first on BroBible.

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"This is a little new to them" – Dirk Nowitzki trolls the Lakers for complaining about a lack of foul calls against OKC – Basketball Network

May 8, 2026 @ 9:00am
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Basketball Network

"This is a little new to them" - Dirk Nowitzki trolls the Lakers for complaining about a lack of foul calls against OKC  Basketball Network

Read more"This is a little new to them" – Dirk Nowitzki trolls the Lakers for complaining about a lack of foul calls against OKC – Basketball Network

Why Lakers met with refs in middle of court after Game 2 loss to Thunder – sportingnews.com

May 8, 2026 @ 7:08am
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Sporting News

Why Lakers met with refs in middle of court after Game 2 loss to Thunder  sportingnews.com

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Thunder’s Game 2 win proves Lakers have turnover problem before referee problem

May 8, 2026 @ 7:06am
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NBA Analysis

The Los Angeles Lakers have every right to question the whistle. They also have a bigger problem to fix after Oklahoma City turned Game 2…

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Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell Are Giving the Thunder a Different Kind of Lakers Problem

May 8, 2026 @ 6:30am
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NBA Analysis

Oklahoma City’s 2-0 lead is not just about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell are stretching the Lakers beyond a star-versus-star matchup.

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Jarred Vanderbilt’s Injury Is Taking Away the Lakers’ Best Defensive Counter

May 8, 2026 @ 6:27am
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NBA Analysis

Jarred Vanderbilt’s hand injury is costing the Lakers more than minutes. It removes one of their few defenders built for Oklahoma City’s speed, length and ball pressure.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss

May 8, 2026 @ 6:18am
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Larry Brown Sports

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick sharply criticized the officiating following his team’s 125-107 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. Redick, who received a technical foul in the first quarter for arguing with referee Ben Taylor, expressed frustration over what he viewed as inconsistent foul … The post Lakers’ JJ Redick shreds officials after Game 2 loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick Goes Off on Refs For Swallowing Their Whistle for LeBron James, Favoring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder

May 8, 2026 @ 5:22am
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College Football Network

According to JJ Redick, LeBron James has been officiated poorly throughout his career.

Read moreJJ Redick Goes Off on Refs For Swallowing Their Whistle for LeBron James, Favoring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder

“Most Rigged Series Ever”: Lakers Fans Completely Lose It as Austin Reaves, LeBron James Have Intense End of Game Argument With Refs

May 8, 2026 @ 4:54am
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College Football Network

Lakers fans back Austin Reaves, LeBron James after heated confrontation with referees following Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes major shot at Lakers over officiating complaints – sportingnews.com

May 8, 2026 @ 3:41am
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Sporting News

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes major shot at Lakers over officiating complaints  sportingnews.com

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“Refs Are Even Dressed in Their Colors”: Lil Wayne Slams “Unwatchable OKC” After JJ Redick, Lakers Get Upset Over Non-Calls

May 8, 2026 @ 3:04am
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College Football Network

Lil Wayne joins Lakers fans in ripping officials to shreds for non-calls in Game 2 vs. Thunder.

Read more“Refs Are Even Dressed in Their Colors”: Lil Wayne Slams “Unwatchable OKC” After JJ Redick, Lakers Get Upset Over Non-Calls

JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2

May 7, 2026 @ 10:36pm
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Larry Brown Sports

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. In the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Redick got irate after the Thunder supposedly … The post JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs OKC Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts For Tonight (May 7) | Game 2, 2026 NBA Playoffs

May 7, 2026 @ 9:00pm
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College Football Network

Los Angeles Lakers and OKC Thunder's starting lineups and depth charts for tonight's Game 2.

Read moreLos Angeles Lakers vs OKC Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts For Tonight (May 7) | Game 2, 2026 NBA Playoffs

How Long Is Luka Doncic Out For? NBA Analyst Pours Cold Water on Lakers Return Hopes vs. Thunder Series

May 7, 2026 @ 3:39pm
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College Football Network

The Lakers' fans are waiting for Luka Doncic's return to the roster, especially after their Round 2 Game 1 loss to the Thunder.

Read moreHow Long Is Luka Doncic Out For? NBA Analyst Pours Cold Water on Lakers Return Hopes vs. Thunder Series
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