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

May 9, 2026 @ 7:00am
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Awful Announcing

All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL Men’s — Round 9 Melbourne Demons vs. West Coast Eagles — Fox Soccer Plus, 11 p.m. Richmond Tigers vs. Adelaide Crows — FS2/Fox One, 1:01 a.m. (Sunday) Boxing Queensberry Promotions WBO World Heavyweight Title, Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, England, United Kingdom Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois — DAZN,…

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

What channel is Lakers vs. Thunder on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series – sportingnews.com

May 9, 2026 @ 4:00am
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Sporting News

What channel is Lakers vs. Thunder on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series  sportingnews.com

Read moreWhat channel is Lakers vs. Thunder on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 3 of NBA Playoffs series – sportingnews.com

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

May 9, 2026 @ 12:47am
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ClutchPoints

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

May 8, 2026 @ 9:54pm
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College Football Network

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.

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

Read moreKendrick Perkins sounds off on ‘serious problem’ with NBA refs

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”.

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

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.

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

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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"He's nothing I haven't seen" – Russell Westbrook minimized Stephen Curry's impact ahead of their 2016 WCF clash – Basketball Network

May 8, 2026 @ 3:21pm
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Basketball Network

"He's nothing I haven't seen" - Russell Westbrook minimized Stephen Curry's impact ahead of their 2016 WCF clash  Basketball Network

Read more"He's nothing I haven't seen" – Russell Westbrook minimized Stephen Curry's impact ahead of their 2016 WCF clash – Basketball Network

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.

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

Former Heisman Winner Takes Subtle Shot At Shai-Gilgeous Alexander As ‘Flopping’ Controversy Sets Fans Abuzz

May 8, 2026 @ 3:00pm
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College Football Network

The conversation around flopping in the NBA is increasing day by day, and now a former Heisman Trophy winner has jumped right into the middle of the conversation. Robert Griffin III didn’t directly name whom he was referring to, but his timing seems suspicious. Just days after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went viral for a controversial play […]

Read moreFormer Heisman Winner Takes Subtle Shot At Shai-Gilgeous Alexander As ‘Flopping’ Controversy Sets Fans Abuzz

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.

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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.

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

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

"I felt disrespected" – Austin Reaves on what led to his heated exchange with referee in Game 2 loss vs. Thunder – Basketball Network

May 8, 2026 @ 7:31am
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Basketball Network

"I felt disrespected" - Austin Reaves on what led to his heated exchange with referee in Game 2 loss vs. Thunder  Basketball Network

Read more"I felt disrespected" – Austin Reaves on what led to his heated exchange with referee in Game 2 loss vs. Thunder – 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

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

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

May 8, 2026 @ 7:06am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
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…

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

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

May 8, 2026 @ 6:30am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
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.

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

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

May 8, 2026 @ 6:27am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
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.

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

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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