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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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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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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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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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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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Ajay Mitchell keeps it 100 about filling in for Jalen Williams’ role as Thunder starter

OKLAHOMA CITY — Since Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Game 2 of the defending champion’s first-round series against the Phoenix Suns, Ajay Mitchell has started in his place. Then, Mitchell thrived in coach Mark Daigneault’s starting lineup, following up a 15-point performance in Game 3 versus the Suns with […] The post Ajay Mitchell keeps it 100 about filling in for Jalen Williams’ role as Thunder starter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Hit With Tough Jalen Williams Update Ahead of Game 1 vs OKC

The Los Angeles Lakers know who awaits on the opposite side of the fence. The biggest threat to their season has arrived.  The Lakers are rolling coming out of a first round win, defeating the Houston Rockets in six games.  L.A. rushed out to a 3-0 lead before Houston made it interesting again. Then the […] The post Lakers Hit With Tough Jalen Williams Update Ahead of Game 1 vs OKC appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell scored 15 points in his first playoff career start in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, finishing 5-of-20 from the floor, which triggered an honest response from coach Mark Daigneault. The Thunder’s flowing offense gives its players free range to be aggressive, which encourages guys to improvise. […] The post Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Jalen Williams Playing in Game 4 vs the Suns? Latest in Thunder Star’s Recovery

The OKC Thunder has a chance to pull off the only sweep of Round 1 if they beat the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 on Monday, April 27. However, they will remain without their secondary star to possibly close out the series.  Jalen Williams did not play for the Thunder’s Game 3 victory in Phoenix […] The post Is Jalen Williams Playing in Game 4 vs the Suns? Latest in Thunder Star’s Recovery appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren gave Ajay Mitchell his flowers after the second-year guard started in place of an injured Jalen Williams in Game 3 against the Suns. Before the first-round best-of-7 series shifted to Phoenix, Jalen Williams was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Mitchell, who started in the past for […] The post Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight

The NBA has issued a set of suspensions for Saturday’s brawl between the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder. Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell and Wizards forward Justin Champagnie both received a one-game suspension from the league for their actions during Saturday’s fight. Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams received a $50,000 fine, while two other players received … The post NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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4 players ejected after huge Thunder-Wizards fight

Four players were ejected Saturday after the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards got into a wild fight during their game. Washington’s Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma City’s Jaylin Williams started jawing just before halftime during the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell then jumped into the fray, prompting Champagnie … The post 4 players ejected after huge Thunder-Wizards fight appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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