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JJ Redick’s vulgar reaction to Thunder’s dominance over Lakers

May 9, 2026 @ 11:38pm
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ClutchPoints

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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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell gets ‘gamer’ tag from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Game 3 win

May 9, 2026 @ 11:27pm
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ClutchPoints

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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Lakers fans furious at Doris Burke for ‘good no-call’ Austin Reaves declaration

May 9, 2026 @ 10:53pm
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ClutchPoints

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 fan Ric Flair offers to jump off Empire States Building in wild Luka Doncic tweet

May 9, 2026 @ 10:33pm
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ClutchPoints

The “Nature Boy” is officially fed up. WWE legend Ric Flair took to social media to blast Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic after the team dropped a pivotal Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Flair didn’t pull any punches, targeting Doncic’s absence from the lineup despite his massive paycheck. Doncic, who is set […] The post Lakers fan Ric Flair offers to jump off Empire States Building in wild Luka Doncic tweet appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Bronny James lead Lakers through Game 3 pregame routine

May 9, 2026 @ 9:39pm
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ClutchPoints

No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit in the playoffs before, so the Los Angeles Lakers’ season could meet its virtual end if they are unable to conquer the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. LA needs a strong defensive game plan if it is going to beat the superior squad, […] The post Watch Bronny James lead Lakers through Game 3 pregame routine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton immediately fouled for hitting Chet Holmgren on opening tip

May 9, 2026 @ 8:56pm
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ClutchPoints

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

May 9, 2026 @ 8:16pm
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ClutchPoints

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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DeAndre Ayton Hit With Blunt Message Before Lakers-Thunder Game 3

May 9, 2026 @ 7:57pm
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Heavy

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.

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OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts Tonight (May 9) | Game 3, 2026 NBA Playoffs

May 9, 2026 @ 7:30pm
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College Football Network

OKC Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers starting lineups for tonight's Game 3.

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Lakers Announce Major Gameplan Adjustment Before Game 3 vs. OKC

May 9, 2026 @ 7:20pm
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Heavy

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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Los Angeles Lakers Announce Key Player’s Injury Return

May 9, 2026 @ 7:19pm
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Heavy

The Lakers got a needed boost before Game 3 against the Thunder as Jarred Vanderbilt was upgraded to available with Luka Doncic still sidelined. The post Los Angeles Lakers Announce Key Player’s Injury Return appeared first on HEAVY.

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

May 9, 2026 @ 6:46pm
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Heavy

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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NBA Announces Incredible LeBron James News Ahead of Lakers-Thunder

May 9, 2026 @ 6:42pm
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Heavy

Tracy McGrady wants LeBron James to “be him” as the Lakers return home down 0-2 to the Thunder without Luka Doncic. The post NBA Announces Incredible LeBron James News Ahead of Lakers-Thunder appeared first on HEAVY.

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

May 9, 2026 @ 4:54pm
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Heavy

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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Final Injury Report for Thunder-Lakers Game 3: Will Luke Doncic, Jalen Williams Play?

May 9, 2026 @ 4:30pm
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Athlon Sports

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder may be without multiple key players in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday.

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

May 9, 2026 @ 3:54pm
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Heavy

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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Thunder Can Join Rare NBA History vs. Lakers With LeBron, Luka Questions Looming

May 9, 2026 @ 3:53pm
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Heavy

The Thunder can move to 7-0 in the playoffs against the Lakers, but Game 3 comes with major injury and TV questions for fans. The post Thunder Can Join Rare NBA History vs. Lakers With LeBron, Luka Questions Looming appeared first on HEAVY.

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

May 9, 2026 @ 3:30pm
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Heavy

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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Stephen A. Smith Claims His LeBron James Beef Has “Never” Been Resolved in Latest Nonstop Rant

May 9, 2026 @ 12:39pm
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Total Pro Sports

Stephen A. Smith's candid remarks on the "Out the Mud" podcast revealed that his beef LeBron James is alive and well.

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Austin Reaves Injury Update: Will Lakers Star Play Tonight vs. Thunder?

May 9, 2026 @ 8:44am
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Total Pro Sports

Austin Reaves will play in Game 3 as the Lakers fight to avoid a 0-3 series deficit against the dominant Thunder after another crushing playoff loss.

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Caitlin Clark Reveals Her Bucket List Wish With LeBron James

May 9, 2026 @ 8:30am
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Athlon Sports

Caitlin Clark reveals that she and LeBron James share a bucket-list wish.

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

May 9, 2026 @ 8:00am
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Athlon Sports

[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

May 9, 2026 @ 7:00am
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Awful Announcing

All Times Eastern Australian Rules Football AFL Men’s — Round 9 Melbourne Demons vs. West Coast Eagles — Fox Soccer Plus, 11 p.m. Richmond Tigers vs. Adelaide Crows — FS2/Fox One, 1:01 a.m. (Sunday) Boxing Queensberry Promotions WBO World Heavyweight Title, Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, England, United Kingdom Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois — DAZN,…

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Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to return to leave Lakers for emotional return

May 9, 2026 @ 6:00am
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Irish Star Sport

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has urged LeBron James to leave the struggling Los Angeles Lakers and return to the Cleveland Cavaliers to chase another championship, as the 41-year-old faces a pivotal free agency decision

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