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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits to a little rust in Game 1 vs. Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder remained perfect in the postseason Tuesday night, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t ready to celebrate just yet. Despite a 108-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Thunder superstar felt the weight of an eight-day layoff. “We’re a little choppy, a little rusty tonight […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits to a little rust in Game 1 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Austin Reaves suffers Game 1 injury scare in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collision

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to need all hands on board if they’re going to take down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Austin Reaves is a significant part of that battle, and will need to stay healthy for that to happen. Midway through the […] The post Austin Reaves suffers Game 1 injury scare in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers HC JJ Redick admits harsh truth about Thunder matchup

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs after defeating the Houston Rockets in the previous series. With Game 1 tipping off on Tuesday, head coach JJ Redick shared a true statement about the club’s harsh reality playing against Oklahoma City. While talking with media […] The post Lakers HC JJ Redick admits harsh truth about Thunder matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Lakers bold predictions for unthinkable upset of Thunder in 2026 NBA playoffs

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference Semifinal series of the NBA playoffs, all eyes will be watching to see if the Lakers can pull off the upset, or if the Thunder continue their dominance. Ahead of Tuesday’s Game 1, we’ll be making our […] The post 3 Lakers bold predictions for unthinkable upset of Thunder in 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cason Wallace makes Marcus Smart admission before Lakers series

Coming into their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Thunder seemingly have no shortage of strong defensive players, including Cason Wallace. But on the Lakers’ side, Marcus Smart has long been one of the premier perimeter defenders in the NBA. Marcus Smart is still causing havoc defensively, and the Lakers’ veteran […] The post Cason Wallace makes Marcus Smart admission before Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers’ Marcus Smart shares eye-opening take amid rising Rockets threat

For the second straight time, the Los Angeles Lakers failed to close out the Houston Rockets in their first-round series in the playoffs. The Lakers succumbed to the Rockets, 99-93, in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Rockets closed the gap, 3-2, in the best-of-seven matchup. Game 6 will return to Toyota Center […] The post Lakers’ Marcus Smart shares eye-opening take amid rising Rockets threat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Rockets After Austin Reaves Return Update

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals, but their approach for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets reflects both urgency and continuity. With a 3-1 series lead and a chance to close out at home, the Lakers have confirmed their starting lineup while also receiving a key […] The post Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Rockets After Austin Reaves Return Update appeared first on HEAVY.

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How Many Times Has NBA Punished Lakers’ Luke Kennard?

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 4 battle against the Houston Rockets included a rare occurrence for the veteran sharpshooter, Luke Kennard. On the day after the game, the NBA announced that Kennard would be among two Lakers fined. According to the April 27 statement, Kennard was hit with a $25,000 fine from the league. Marcus […] The post How Many Times Has NBA Punished Lakers’ Luke Kennard? appeared first on HEAVY.

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What I’m hearing about Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury return timetable vs. Thunder if they beat Rockets

When Luka Doncic went down with his hamstring injury late in the regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder, all seemed lost for the Los Angeles Lakers. This organization understands his importance, especially in the playoffs, and his presence will be needed by the Lakers if they are to get past the Houston Rockets in […] The post What I’m hearing about Lakers’ Luka Doncic injury return timetable vs. Thunder if they beat Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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