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NBA senior VP of Ref Development weighs in on Austin Reaves Game 2 situation

One of the biggest storylines following the Lakers’ game two loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was the confrontation between Austin Reaves and the referees. NBA Senior Vice President of Referee Development Monty McCutchen weighed in on what occurred in comments obtained by ESPN. “We teach our officials to go to center court so we’re […] The post NBA senior VP of Ref Development weighs in on Austin Reaves Game 2 situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls injured Jarred Vanderbilt

Luka Doncic can’t wait to get back on the floor and help the Los Angeles Lakers. Until then, he’ll have to find ways to keep his juices flowing, and he recently did so at the expense of his teammate, Jarred Vanderbilt. During a break in Game 2 of the Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma … The post Luka Doncic ruthlessly trolls injured Jarred Vanderbilt appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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JJ Redick singles out where Thunder have hurt Lakers amid 0-2 hole

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an unenviable position, in an 0-2 hole as their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts to their home court. While the Lakers are hoping to get back into the series with a Game 3 win, there is one particular problem they […] The post JJ Redick singles out where Thunder have hurt Lakers amid 0-2 hole appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Announce Major Gameplan Adjustment Before Game 3 vs. OKC

T he Los Angeles Lakers are back on their home turf to take on the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Lakers find themselves in a deep hole as the series shifts from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles. Despite executing what many would consider a solid […] The post Lakers Announce Major Gameplan Adjustment Before Game 3 vs. OKC appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers’ old weakness came back to haunt them vs. Thunder

Many reasons explain why the Lakers are trailing their best-of-seven second-round playoff series against the Thunder. The Thunder’s depth has overwhelmed the Lakers, evident by the 82-39 combined margin the Thunder’s reserves outscored the Lakers’ in Game 1 and Game 2. The Lakers, including Austin Reaves, have struggled against the Thunder’s drop coverage in the...

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Lakers Drop Remarkable Playoff News on Star Before Game 3 vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers will be back at Crypto.com Arena for playoff action against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 tonight. The Thunder lead 2-0 in this Western Conference semifinals, and the Lakers need to win to come out of the elimination hole. The same hole they encountered last season.  A strong showing tonight […] The post Lakers Drop Remarkable Playoff News on Star Before Game 3 vs. Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Given Brutal Verdict on ‘Only Way’ They Can Beat the Thunder

No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven playoff series.  That is the exact scenario the Los Angeles Lakers will face if they get anything short of a victory in Game 3 tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Down 2-0 after the first two games in Oklahoma […] The post Lakers Given Brutal Verdict on ‘Only Way’ They Can Beat the Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Hit With ‘Biggest Problem’ Before Game 3 vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a steep climb if they want to progress from their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Losing the first two games against the top-seeded Thunder has left JJ Redick’s Lakers in need of home rejuvenation to drag the series.  A 3-0 deficit will mean that the Lakers […] The post Lakers Hit With ‘Biggest Problem’ Before Game 3 vs. Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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More Bad News For Lakers Ahead of Game 3 As OKC Reaches Historic Mark

The LA Lakers will have to overcome the OKC Thunder’s historical mark in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.  The Thunder will enter Game 3 as the fourth team in NBA playoffs history to start with a 6-0 record with a +100 score differential or better. The Thunder have a +105 differential in […] The post More Bad News For Lakers Ahead of Game 3 As OKC Reaches Historic Mark appeared first on HEAVY.

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Poll: Can Lakers or Cavaliers Avoid Going Down 3-0?

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NBA playoffs continue Saturday with a pair of Game 3 matchups in the conference semifinals. Both ...

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

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