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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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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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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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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’ 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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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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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury

The Los Angeles Lakers rolled without Jarred Vanderbilt in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs. A freakish finger injury forced coach JJ Redick to pull off a surprise lineup change against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Vanderbilt’s Game 3 status will be far different, though. Vanderbilt is cleared to play ahead of the home contest at […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt cleared to return Game 3 after gruesome finger injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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‘Completely unprofessional’: Chris Finch slams NBA ref Tony Brothers for getting in his face

After an upset win in Game 1 of its Western Conference semifinals series against the San Antonio Spurs, the Minnesota Timberwolves have found themselves in a 2-1 hole after dropping two straight games. Tensions normally rise among players over the course of a series, but Friday night’s Game 3 saw things get tense between Wolves…

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Who Is Nicole Wilkett? All About Austin Reaves’ Mom

Long before Austin Reaves became one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most popular players, basketball was already deeply embedded in the Reaves family. Nicole Wilkett helped shape Austin’s basketball journey from an early age alongside his father, Brian Reaves, as the future Lakers guard grew up in Newark, Arkansas. As Austin’s profile has continued rising […] The post Who Is Nicole Wilkett? All About Austin Reaves’ Mom 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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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt questionable for Game 3 vs. Thunder with hand injury

Jarred Vanderbilt got a significant update regarding his injury status ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 3 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. Vanderbilt has had an active presence off the bench for the Lakers throughout the regular season and the playoffs. He often shined as a defensive presence […] The post Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt questionable for Game 3 vs. Thunder with hand injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA Legend Calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander A Dirty Player

Former NBA player Eddie Johnson called out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for making “dirty” plays during the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers series. Johnson is a former Sixth Man of the Year winner and averaged 20+ points in multiple seasons. The retired veteran called out Gilgeous-Alexander for a questionable play against Austin Reaves in Game […] The post NBA Legend Calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander A Dirty Player appeared first on HEAVY.

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"You didn't gotta yell right at my f**king face" – Austin Reaves' Fiery Words To Referee As Frustrated Lakers Swarm Officials Decoded by Lip Reader – Sportskeeda

"You didn't gotta yell right at my f**king face" - Austin Reaves' Fiery Words To Referee As Frustrated Lakers Swarm Officials Decoded by Lip Reader  Sportskeeda

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Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’

Austin Reaves clearly does not think much of referee John Goble. The Los Angeles Lakers lost in Game 2 of their second-round series on Thursday to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They fell by a lopsided final score of 125-107 are now facing an 0-2 deficit in the series. Reaves, the Lakers star, was unhappy with … The post Video surfaces of Austin Reaves calling referee John Goble a ‘p—y’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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