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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals key to OKC’s third quarter success

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to look less like a defending champion and more like a basketball machine programmed for postseason destruction. Following Saturday night’s emphatic 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City improved to a flawless 7-0 in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. They have moved within one win of another Western Conference […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals key to OKC’s third quarter success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Lakers most to blame for 131-108 Game 3 loss to Thunder

Maybe the Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 3 believing the bright lights of Crypto.com Arena could breathe life back into their Western Conference Semifinals chances. They desperately needed urgency, toughness, and execution to avoid falling into an almost impossible postseason hole. Instead, what unfolded Saturday night was another painful reminder of just how wide the […] The post 3 Lakers most to blame for 131-108 Game 3 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder HC Mark Daigneault’s 1 note for Ajay Mitchell after dominant Game 3 performance

Mark Daigneault had a significant note for Ajay Mitchell to remember following the standout guard’s performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 3 blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Mitchell is going through the second season of his NBA career with the Thunder. He made his way up the ranks as […] The post Thunder HC Mark Daigneault’s 1 note for Ajay Mitchell after dominant Game 3 performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley brings out the broom after Lakers’ brutal Game 3 loss to Thunder

It is officially time to panic in Tinseltown. If a 3-0 series deficit was not enough to make Laker Nation sweat, the ultimate kiss of death arrived on national television late Saturday night: Charles Barkley and his infamous broom. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 131-108 drubbing of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, Barkley […] The post Charles Barkley brings out the broom after Lakers’ brutal Game 3 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick has stern message after losing Game 3 to Thunder

JJ Redick has every intention of going down swinging against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference semifinals clash. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach could do little to alter Saturday’s result as the Thunder blew his team out for the third straight game to open the series. The Lakers led 59-57 at halftime … The post JJ Redick has stern message after losing Game 3 to Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves reveals why it’s hard to beat ‘basically perfect’ Thunder squad

The Los Angeles Lakers are staring down the barrel of a postseason exit that nobody in Hollywood wanted to imagine. After a demoralizing 131-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, the Lakers now trail 3-0 in the Western Conference Semifinals—a deficit no NBA team has ever overcome. While fans search for answers, […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves reveals why it’s hard to beat ‘basically perfect’ Thunder squad appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How do the 2025-26 Thunder compare to the 2010s Warriors? Lakers star LeBron James weighs in

LeBron James has his fair share of experience taking on a few dynasties in NBA history, and he sees one budding in this decade’s Oklahoma City Thunder squad following Game 3 of the West Semifinals on Saturday night. James is going through his NBA-record 23rd year in the league, having been in the playoffs 19 […] The post How do the 2025-26 Thunder compare to the 2010s Warriors? Lakers star LeBron James weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t concerned about his stats after Game 3 win

In a league where superstars often obsess over their box scores and MVP narratives, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is proving to be a different breed. The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently steamrolling through the Western Conference, and following a 131-108 thumping of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, SGA made it clear that he’s perfectly fine […] The post Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t concerned about his stats after Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won’t take Game 4 sweep opportunity for granted

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is emphasizing the importance of focus after the Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on Saturday night. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder have firm control over their West Semifinals series against the Lakers. After defending homecourt in Games 1 and 2, they knew they […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won’t take Game 4 sweep opportunity for granted appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick’s defiant message after Game 3 loss puts Lakers on brink of elimination

LOS ANGELES – One more game could be all that’s left in the season. The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t find any answers in their Game 3 loss to an Oklahoma City Thunder team that has overwhelmed them in the second half of three consecutive games now. But as the Lakers stand on the brink of […] The post JJ Redick’s defiant message after Game 3 loss puts Lakers on brink of elimination appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Lakers’ LeBron James isn’t ‘angry or disappointed’ down 3-0 to the Thunder

History says the Los Angeles Lakers are done and dusted. No team in NBA history has ever climbed out of a 3-0 hole, and after a 131-108 shellacking at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, most of Hollywood is already looking toward the offseason. But don’t tell that to LeBron James. […] The post Why Lakers’ LeBron James isn’t ‘angry or disappointed’ down 3-0 to the Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell led Thunder past Lakers in Game 3

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved within one win of the Western Conference Finals after a 131-108 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 on Saturday night. Oklahoma City improved to 7-0 in the postseason and took a 3-0 series lead, a deficit no NBA team has ever overcome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the […] The post How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell led Thunder past Lakers in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Redick’s vulgar reaction to Thunder’s dominance over Lakers

JJ Redick didn’t hold back on how the Oklahoma City Thunder has played against the Los Angeles Lakers in the West Semifinals series so far after three games. The series was already going to be a tough task for Redick and the Lakers, likely missing leading scorer Luka Doncic for all the games due to […] The post JJ Redick’s vulgar reaction to Thunder’s dominance over Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell gets ‘gamer’ tag from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 3 win

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently making the NBA playoffs look like a varsity-versus-JV scrimmage. After dismantling the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Friday night, OKC stayed perfect this postseason with a dominant 7-0 record. While the usual suspects did their thing, it was rookie Ajay Mitchell who stole the spotlight at Crypto.com Arena. Mitchell […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell gets ‘gamer’ tag from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers fans furious at Doris Burke for ‘good no-call’ Austin Reaves declaration

The Los Angeles Lakers are already facing a mountain of trouble in the Western Conference Semifinals, but for the Purple and Gold faithful, the officiating and the commentary just made things a whole lot worse. During a crucial stretch in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Austin Reaves attempted to ignite a stagnant Lakers […] The post Lakers fans furious at Doris Burke for ‘good no-call’ Austin Reaves declaration appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers fan Ric Flair offers to jump off Empire States Building in wild Luka Doncic tweet

The “Nature Boy” is officially fed up. WWE legend Ric Flair took to social media to blast Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic after the team dropped a pivotal Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Flair didn’t pull any punches, targeting Doncic’s absence from the lineup despite his massive paycheck. Doncic, who is set […] The post Lakers fan Ric Flair offers to jump off Empire States Building in wild Luka Doncic tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Bronny James lead Lakers through Game 3 pregame routine

No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit in the playoffs before, so the Los Angeles Lakers’ season could meet its virtual end if they are unable to conquer the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. LA needs a strong defensive game plan if it is going to beat the superior squad, […] The post Watch Bronny James lead Lakers through Game 3 pregame routine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton immediately fouled for hitting Chet Holmgren on opening tip

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to get back into their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it starts with what they do in their next two games at home. Game 2 of the series may have been their most frustrating, as the officiating was not up to par with what they wanted. The […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton immediately fouled for hitting Chet Holmgren on opening tip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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