Thunder vs. Lakers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 9)
Mark the calendar, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for Game 3 of their conference semifinals series.

Mark the calendar, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for Game 3 of their conference semifinals series.

LeBron James will not be disrespected.

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.

"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

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

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…

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.

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.

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.

According to JJ Redick, LeBron James has been officiated poorly throughout his career.

Jared McCain opens up on finding home with Thunder after ‘heartbreaking’ Sixers trade Basketball Network

Lakers fans back Austin Reaves, LeBron James after heated confrontation with referees following Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes major shot at Lakers over officiating complaints sportingnews.com

Lil Wayne joins Lakers fans in ripping officials to shreds for non-calls in Game 2 vs. Thunder.

It did not take long for JJ Redick to get upset with the officiating during Game 2. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Redick picked up an early technical foul on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Redick got irate after the Thunder supposedly … The post JJ Redick gets a technical foul for bizarre crashout in Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Los Angeles Lakers and OKC Thunder's starting lineups and depth charts for tonight's Game 2.

Why Luka Doncic isn't playing tonight for Lakers vs. Thunder with injury news sportingnews.com

The Lakers' fans are waiting for Luka Doncic's return to the roster, especially after their Round 2 Game 1 loss to the Thunder.

The Thunder still haven't lost in the NBA Playoffs but they'll be tested again without their second-best player.

“It ain’t over till it’s over” is one of the many sayings credited to Yogi Berra, and while he may not have actually coined that particular phrase, it’s one that certainly applies to sports—including the games that transpire in the NBA Playoffs. These are the largest blown leads (and comebacks) to ever unfold during the […] The post The 11 Biggest Blown Leads In The History Of The NBA Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.

Jaxson Hayes is probably not a big fan of slasher films. While talking to reporters on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers big man Hayes offered a striking description of Jarred Vanderbilt’s hand injury. “I mean, did you see the picture of his finger? It was disgusting. Bro, his whole bone was out of his skin,” … The post Jaxson Hayes had the most graphic story about Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

If the Los Angeles Lakers want any hope of winning this series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they need to make this adjustment in Game 2.

The Lakers were rolled in Game 1 without Luka Dončić and they'll face a similar challenge in Game 2 against the Thunder.
