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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Poll: Who Will Win Lakers-Thunder Series?

May 5, 2026 @ 7:30am
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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.] After a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder open a ...

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Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? Lakers vs. Thunder 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report

May 5, 2026 @ 4:57am
BasketballNBALos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Lakers surprised everyone in the first round when they took down the Houston Rockets in six games. Even without Kevin Durant for nearly the whole series, everyone picked Houston to come out on top as the Lakers had to play most of the series without two of their best players in Luka […] The post Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? Lakers vs. Thunder 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic Johnson Sends Strong Message to Lakers Ahead of Thunder Series

May 4, 2026 @ 11:06pm
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Heavy

Magic Johnson warned the Lakers they face an uphill battle against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder in the second round. The post Magic Johnson Sends Strong Message to Lakers Ahead of Thunder Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows Serious Respect for LeBron James Ahead of Playoff Matchup

May 4, 2026 @ 9:52pm
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Heavy

The second-round playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will be competitive. But, it will also be full of respect.Ahead of the series, reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed some serious respect for Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls LeBron James ‘One of the Best Players to Ever […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows Serious Respect for LeBron James Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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

May 4, 2026 @ 8:07pm
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ClutchPoints

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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Magic Johnson Points to Major Lakers Concern Ahead of Thunder Series

May 4, 2026 @ 7:45pm
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Athlon Sports

Magic Johnson expressed his concern for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After defeating the Houston Rockets in the opening round, the Lakers now get to face the defending champions in the Western Conference semifinals. Game ...

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Lakers’ Deandre Ayton gets real on Thunder’s playoff atmosphere

May 4, 2026 @ 5:02pm
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ClutchPoints

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.

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Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs

May 4, 2026 @ 4:33pm
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ClutchPoints

After 16 teams entered the 2026 NBA playoffs, only eight remain, and the teams left in the conference semifinals aren’t who most would have predicted would be here. The first round of the postseason was crazy. Two teams overcame a 3-1 deficit, which is something that had never happened before. Furthermore, a seven-seed beat a […] The post Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Williams Return: Thunder Coach Announces Optimism Ahead of Lakers Series

May 4, 2026 @ 2:29pm
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Heavy

Jalen Williams has been out with a hamstring strain since Game 2 of the OKC Thunder’s first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. As they head to the second round against the LA Lakers, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an optimistic statement for Williams’ return.  According to Daigneault, during media interviews in the Thunder’s practice, […] The post Jalen Williams Return: Thunder Coach Announces Optimism Ahead of Lakers Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers Get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Attention Amid Luka Doncic Injury Watch

May 4, 2026 @ 2:05pm
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Heavy

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised the Lakers’ identity before the Thunder series, even as Luka Doncic’s injury status remains uncertain. The post Lakers Get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Attention Amid Luka Doncic Injury Watch appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jake LaRavia Sends Bold Warning to Thunder Despite Lakers’ Heavy Underdog Status

May 4, 2026 @ 1:13pm
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Total Pro Sports

Despite the odds stacked against L.A., LaRavia delivers a confident warning to OKC, setting the tone for a tense showdown.

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Lakers’ JJ Redick Keeps It Real on Thunder’s Potential Ahead of High-Stakes Matchup

May 4, 2026 @ 11:43am
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Total Pro Sports

JJ Redick praises Oklahoma City Thunder as historic threat, warning LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers face daunting challenge despite Round 1 heroics and strong playoff momentum.

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Austin Reaves Fires Back at Lakers’ Underdog Narrative Ahead of Thunder Matchup

May 4, 2026 @ 11:25am
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Total Pro Sports

Austin Reaves stated that the media underestimated the Lakers before their first-round playoff series, but they dominated. Now, the Lakers are heading into the conference semifinals with the same mindset to face the Thunder

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Why Thunder will destroy Lakers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

May 4, 2026 @ 11:01am
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ClutchPoints

The Oklahoma City Thunder don’t just enter this Western Conference Semifinals as heavy favorites — they enter it as a freight train with no brakes. With a 64-18 regular season record, a dominant first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns, and the reigning NBA championship banner hanging in Paycom Center, OKC is built for exactly this […] The post Why Thunder will destroy Lakers in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers vs. Thunder – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Game Preview, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 5)

May 4, 2026 @ 10:24am
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Total Pro Sports

Lakers face Thunder after being swept 4-0, missing Luka Doncic, relying on LeBron James, while Oklahoma enters dominant after sweeping Suns, holding a major advantage clearly.

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ESPN Unanimously Picks Winner of Lakers-Thunder NBA Playoff Series

May 4, 2026 @ 10:20am
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Athlon Sports

The Lakers defied the odds by overcoming the Rockets. Now, they face an even bigger challenge as they look to defeat the defending champions. Ahead of their big showdown, ESPN shared its pick for the series. The 40-year-old LeBron James showed no signs of aging in the first round. He recorded the ...

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

May 4, 2026 @ 8:00am
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Heavy

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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3 best matchups of Lakers-Thunder NBA playoff series

May 4, 2026 @ 8:00am
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NY Post Sports

The Thunder swept the four-game regular-season series against the Lakers by an average of 29.3 points. The Lakers have an uphill battle ahead of them, to state the obvious. Heading into the Lakers’ second-round playoff series against the Thunder, here are three key matchups to keep your eyes on: The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the...

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Lakers Forward Gets Labeled As ‘Japanese Jordan’ Ahead of Thunder Matchup

May 4, 2026 @ 6:17am
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Heavy

Rui Hachimura will be a crucial piece in the LA Lakers’ second-round matchup against the top-seeded OKC Thunder. Among those who are expecting him to provide a spark in the Lakers’ offense is the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, who attended the same Gonzaga program in college as Hachimura.  In an interview with reporters, Holmgren labeled Hachimura […] The post Lakers Forward Gets Labeled As ‘Japanese Jordan’ Ahead of Thunder Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2

May 4, 2026 @ 4:39am
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Heavy

Austin Reaves and the LA Lakers will have a tall task ahead of them in Round 2 as they face the top-seeded OKC Thunder led by MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.  Despite the tough order, Reaves remained level-headed in his approach for their second-round matchup, especially against Gilgeous-Alexander, who is notorious for his foul-baiting antics and […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves Makes Level-Headed Statement on SGA’s Foul Baiting Ahead of Round 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

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“He’s Gonna Do Whatever it Takes”: Austin Reaves Makes Feelings Clear on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free Throw Baiting

May 4, 2026 @ 4:23am
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College Football Network

Austin Reaves has no problem with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul baiting.

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NBA Fans Have Same Reaction to JJ Redick's Comments on OKC Thunder

May 3, 2026 @ 11:54pm
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Athlon Sports

JJ Redick praised the Thunder's defense, but some believe he's playing mind games.

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‘Tough Topic to Talk About’ — Austin Reaves Makes Feelings Clear on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Divisive Foul-Drawing Techniques

May 3, 2026 @ 11:00pm
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Pro Football Network

Austin Reaves gets candid on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's high free-throw volume ahead of the Lakers' Round 2 series vs. the Thunder.

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Lakers’ Jake LaRavia shows zero fear of facing Thunder in 2nd round

May 3, 2026 @ 9:37pm
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ClutchPoints

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia is taking on a fearess approach to Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. JJ Redick says the Thunder is one of the greatest NBA teams in recent history, stacking them on the plateau as the Michael Jordan last three championship-run with […] The post Lakers’ Jake LaRavia shows zero fear of facing Thunder in 2nd round appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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