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"I can't play him" - JJ Redick had enough of Deandre Ayton, as the L.A. Lakers fell into a 3-0 hole vs. OKC Thunder Basketball Network
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.
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.
Deandre Ayton’s popularity rating among Los Angeles Lakers fans has hit rock bottom. The Lakers were desperately looking to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole against the Thunder in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series. But Ayton did not get the memo on Saturday as he took the court for the do-or-die game … The post Fans calling Deandre Ayton the ‘worst player ever’ after embarrassing Game 3 sequence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault made it clear how Oklahoma City views DeAndre Ayton before a critical Lakers Game 3 matchup. The post DeAndre Ayton Hit With Blunt Message Before Lakers-Thunder Game 3 appeared first on HEAVY.
LeBron James needed help that didn’t arrive in Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Facing the reigning NBA champions and still without their highest-scoring weapon, the Lakers needed to rely heavily again on James in a series-opener in the second … The post Chiney Ogwumike calls out LeBron James’ teammates after Game 1 loss to the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James knows that he has to wear his superhero cape again if they want to upset the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. So that is exactly what he did at the start of Game 1 on Tuesday at Paycom Center. James scored the first bucket […] The post Lakers’ LeBron James turns back hands of time with wild start vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Lakers will try to beat the Thunder in Tuesday's Game 1 under the officiating of a controversial referee they've had issues with recently. The post Lakers Bad News Keeps Coming Before Game 1 vs Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.
The upcoming series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder has generated significant hype around the league. While some may expect a fierce rivalry, their coaches have shown nothing but respect for each other. This time, it was Mark Daigneault who shared his thoughts on JJ ...
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was instrumental in their inspired performance against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Ayton embraced his role and provided steadiness on both ends as they eliminated the Rockets. The Lakers are facing a daunting task against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, and […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton opens up on what’s really fueling him vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The life of a Los Angeles Lakers role player: play well, “Man, he’s a game changer!”, play anything less, “Get him off the team, please!” Precisely the life of DeAndre Ayton in a fine nutshell. He was brought in to fill a major void at the center position, but few seemed genuinely convinced he was […] The post DeAndre Ayton’s Lakers Future Takes Turn After Major JJ Redick Quote appeared first on HEAVY.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, there’s no denying that the atmosphere in each arena will be electric. As some could predict for the Thunder to destroy the Lakers in the playoffs, each team is not taking each other lightly, especially Los Angeles, […] The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton gets real on Thunder’s playoff atmosphere appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brian Windhorst recently revealed that Luka Doncic has not begun contact practice and is not close to returning for the Lakers.
Deandre Ayton delivered a witty response to the Lakers' "old team" narrative, making waves with his humour.
When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Drew Timme back in November out of the G League, he didn’t know anything about the team’s system. He had just joined the Lakers’ South Bay affiliate via two-way contract, and was in the early stages of understanding the team’s concepts. But he knew he was able to make […] The post Exclusive: How Drew Timme made the most of Lakers opportunity appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been projected to draft Henri Veesaar, a floor-spacing center who could help address their frontcourt needs. The post Lakers Tipped to Transform Frontcourt With 7-Foot Sharpshooting Center appeared first on HEAVY.
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves could have easily suffered another injury after an "unnecessary" play by Amen Thompson of the Rockets. The post Lakers Get Good News on Austin Reaves After Dirty Play by Amen Thompson: Watch appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder following their 98-78 Game 6 win against the Houston Rockets. A big reason for why the Lakers advanced in the playoffs was Deandre Ayton outplaying the Rockets’ frontcourt. Following the Lakers’ Game 6 win against the Rockets, Deandre Ayton spoke […] The post How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Deandre Ayton shuts down Houston Rockets’ “old” Lakers narrative after series win, highlighting pace, physicality, and confidence following LeBron James-led triumph.
The Lakers finally overcame the Rockets and claimed the series on Friday. But the win wasn’t easy, as players faced several obstacles. However, to overcome one such challenge, JJ Redick issued a task to his player, Deandre Ayton. Ayton, who had struggled earlier in the season, played a key role in ...
The Los Angeles Lakers have done it. After suffering two consecutive scares in closeout attempts against the Houston Rockets, the Lakers finally figured it out on Friday for Game 6, handling business against the Rockets, 98-78, to punch their ticket into the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs in a matchup against the Oklahoma […] The post How LeBron James, Rui Hachimura helped Lakers take down Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Here are all the streaming and cable details for where you can watch Game 6 between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers. The post Where to Watch Lakers vs Rockets in USA & Canada appeared first on HEAVY.
Date: May 1, 2026Time: 9:30 p.m. ETVenue: Toyota CenterTV: Amazon Prime VideoStreaming: Check local listingsRadio: 790 AM, 710 AM ESPNBuy tickets: Buy Lakers at Rockets tickets on StubHub On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference playoff ...
