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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault provides Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Lakers series

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an injury update on Jalen Williams ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Daigneault and the Thunder will look to build off their first-round sweep against the Phoenix Suns. Williams, nursing a Grade-1 left hamstring strain, has been sidelined since […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault provides Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets on Friday and will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series was originally scheduled to begin on Sunday, but thanks to the Toronto Raptors forcing a Game 7, the Lakers have a few more days of rest. And that’s why Lakers […] The post Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA reveals TV schedule for second round of playoffs

On Saturday, the NBA released the schedule for the second round of the 2026 playoffs, featuring tip times and television networks for the games. The Western Conference second-round matchups have already been decided, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and the San Antonio Spurs vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. But the Eastern…

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Lakers Get Good News on Austin Reaves After Dirty Play by Amen Thompson: Watch

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves could have easily suffered another injury after an "unnecessary" play by Amen Thompson of the Rockets. The post Lakers Get Good News on Austin Reaves After Dirty Play by Amen Thompson: Watch appeared first on HEAVY.

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How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder following their 98-78 Game 6 win against the Houston Rockets. A big reason for why the Lakers advanced in the playoffs was Deandre Ayton outplaying the Rockets’ frontcourt. Following the Lakers’ Game 6 win against the Rockets, Deandre Ayton spoke […] The post How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s revealing Luka Doncic take ahead of Lakers series

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic’s impending return ahead of their Western Conference semifinal series. After Daigneault and the Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the playoffs, they’re preparing for the Lakers, whom they’ll face in the Western Conference semifinals. Daigneault discussed Doncic’s […] The post Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s revealing Luka Doncic take ahead of Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James’ hilarious response to encounter with Will Anderson Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers are savoring their first-round series win over the Houston Rockets. On Friday, they closed the series in six games with a 98-78 win. LeBron James set the tone as he finished with a game-high 28 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. After the game, James spoke about an encounter […] The post LeBron James’ hilarious response to encounter with Will Anderson Jr. appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The San Antonio Spurs have been on a collision course with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder for the majority of the season. Victor Wembanyama and his crew received a scare from the Portland Trail Blazers before eliminating those upstarts in five games. The scare in that series came when they lost Game 2 […] The post Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder fans will love Jared McCain’s ‘forever’ declaration

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept past the Phoenix Suns in the first round, and while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets a big part of the headlines, multiple players contributed to the 4-0 series victory. One guy that hasn’t had his chance just yet is Jared McCain. McCain is still getting acclimated to both the city and his […] The post Thunder fans will love Jared McCain’s ‘forever’ declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets

LeBron James once again proved that he is defying the aging process after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the second round. The Los Angeles Lakers star was right at the center of his team’s dominant Game 6 win to eliminate the Houston Rockets in front of their home fans at Toyota Center in Houston, … The post LeBron James had cold message after eliminating Rockets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Why LeBron James had to ‘set the tone’ for Lakers in Game 6 vs. Rockets

Everything looked smooth for the Los Angeles Lakers when they took a 3-0 lead last week in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. But then the Lakers were forced to lock in after the Rockets took two consecutive games and put them under threat of being only the fifth team in NBA history to […] The post Why LeBron James had to ‘set the tone’ for Lakers in Game 6 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ LeBron James has NSFW message to Father Time after Game 6 win

LeBron James made a clear statement towards Father Time following the Los Angeles Lakers’ series-clinching win over the Houston Rockets in Game 6 on Friday night. James continues to go through Year 23 of his incredible NBA career, continuing to shine as one of the best stars in the league. This postseason marked his 19th […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James has NSFW message to Father Time after Game 6 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How LeBron James, Rui Hachimura helped Lakers take down Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers have done it. After suffering two consecutive scares in closeout attempts against the Houston Rockets, the Lakers finally figured it out on Friday for Game 6, handling business against the Rockets, 98-78, to punch their ticket into the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a matchup against the Oklahoma […] The post How LeBron James, Rui Hachimura helped Lakers take down Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers news: Luka Doncic gets injury timeline update for Thunder series

The Los Angeles Lakers have defeated the Houston Rockets and advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs, where they’ll take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, a lot of eyes will turn to Luka Doncic and his injury status. Doncic has been out since early April with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, coincidentally […] The post Lakers news: Luka Doncic gets injury timeline update for Thunder series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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