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3 Lakers bold predictions for unthinkable upset of Thunder in 2026 NBA playoffs

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference Semifinal series of the NBA playoffs, all eyes will be watching to see if the Lakers can pull off the upset, or if the Thunder continue their dominance. Ahead of Tuesday’s Game 1, we’ll be making our […] The post 3 Lakers bold predictions for unthinkable upset of Thunder in 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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DeAndre Ayton’s Lakers Future Takes Turn After Major JJ Redick Quote

The life of a Los Angeles Lakers role player: play well, “Man, he’s a game changer!”, play anything less, “Get him off the team, please!” Precisely the life of DeAndre Ayton in a fine nutshell.  He was brought in to fill a major void at the center position, but few seemed genuinely convinced he was […] The post DeAndre Ayton’s Lakers Future Takes Turn After Major JJ Redick Quote appeared first on HEAVY.

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Magic Johnson Points to Major Lakers Concern Ahead of Thunder Series

Magic Johnson expressed his concern for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After defeating the Houston Rockets in the opening round, the Lakers now get to face the defending champions in the Western Conference semifinals. Game ...

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Lakers make official Luka Doncic confirmation for Game 1 vs. Thunder

One of the biggest storylines people are paying attention to when it comes to the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder is whether or not Luka Doncic will make his return from injury. What was always clear, however, was that he would not be ready in time for Game […] The post Lakers make official Luka Doncic confirmation for Game 1 vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cason Wallace makes Marcus Smart admission before Lakers series

Coming into their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Thunder seemingly have no shortage of strong defensive players, including Cason Wallace. But on the Lakers’ side, Marcus Smart has long been one of the premier perimeter defenders in the NBA. Marcus Smart is still causing havoc defensively, and the Lakers’ veteran […] The post Cason Wallace makes Marcus Smart admission before Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton gets real on Thunder’s playoff atmosphere

With the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, there’s no denying that the atmosphere in each arena will be electric. As some could predict for the Thunder to destroy the Lakers in the playoffs, each team is not taking each other lightly, especially Los Angeles, […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton gets real on Thunder’s playoff atmosphere appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick makes ‘God awful’ admission on Lakers’ previous OKC matchups

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently gearing up for Game 1 of their series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is set to get underway on Tuesday evening. While the Lakers will be without Luka Doncic for at least the opening chunk of this series, they did look impressive in dispatching the Houston Rockets in […] The post JJ Redick makes ‘God awful’ admission on Lakers’ previous OKC matchups appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs

After 16 teams entered the 2026 NBA playoffs, only eight remain, and the teams left in the conference semifinals aren’t who most would have predicted would be here. The first round of the postseason was crazy. Two teams overcame a 3-1 deficit, which is something that had never happened before. Furthermore, a seven-seed beat a […] The post Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Williams Return: Thunder Coach Announces Optimism Ahead of Lakers Series

Jalen Williams has been out with a hamstring strain since Game 2 of the OKC Thunder’s first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. As they head to the second round against the LA Lakers, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an optimistic statement for Williams’ return.  According to Daigneault, during media interviews in the Thunder’s practice, […] The post Jalen Williams Return: Thunder Coach Announces Optimism Ahead of Lakers Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round

The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, and things didn’t go exactly as expected For the first time ever, two separate teams in one postseason field overcame 3-1 deficits to advance. The Philadelphia 76ers did so as a seventh seed, becoming just the eighth team to knock off a two-seed in […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder will destroy Lakers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder don’t just enter this Western Conference Semifinals as heavy favorites — they enter it as a freight train with no brakes. With a 64-18 regular season record, a dominant first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns, and the reigning NBA championship banner hanging in Paycom Center, OKC is built for exactly this […] The post Why Thunder will destroy Lakers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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