Adou Thiero of the Lakers has a chance to be part of the rotation in the NBA playoffs
During the second quarter of the Lakers’ Game 2 defeat against the Thunder, Adu Tiello found himself at the scorer’s table when Luka Doncic approached him. Doncic, who hasn’t played since April 2 due to a hamstring injury, leaned on the scorer’s box and shared some words of encouragement with Tiello. He wanted to motivate […]
Lakers have little at stake in Thunder series beyond their pride
The Lakers’ Playoff Struggles It’s pretty clear—the Lakers are in trouble. They’re down 3-0 in their playoff series against the defending champs, the Thunder. That’s a big hole. No NBA team has ever come back from that, right? So, what’s left to play for in Game 4? Pride is on the line. The Lakers definitely […]
Lakers should allow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a chance to defeat them
Lakers’ Strategy Against Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A Shift Needed The Lakers set the tone early in their second round playoff matchup against the Thunder, showcasing what they were prepared to fight through. But there’s one thing they really want to avoid: letting Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander go one-on-one. Therefore, in the first two games of […]
Rui Hachimura has become one of the top players for the Lakers against the Thunder.
Rui Hachimura: The Unsung Star of the Playoffs In the current playoff scene, one player has truly stood out, but it’s not the usual suspects like LeBron James or Luka Doncic. It’s Rui Hachimura. Amidst a roster filled with superstars and future Hall of Famers, Hachimura has emerged as the top performer in the Western […]
Lakers fall 131-108 to Thunder in Game 3, down 3-0 in series
At first glance, the scores may not suggest it, but the Lakers have displayed a certain level of perseverance. They’ve fought hard and shown their spirit. It might sound odd given they lost all three games in the second round against the Thunder, with an average defeat of nearly 20 points—like the 131-108 loss in […]
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt spotted in Jeanie Buss’ seats at Lakers playoff game
Spencer Pratt at Lakers Game Amid Mayoral Campaign Spencer Pratt, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, made an appearance at Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday night. The game, which featured the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Lakers, took place at Crypto.com Arena. During the fourth quarter, Pratt was spotted sitting […]
Lakers defeated by Thunder 131-108 in Game 3 in Los Angeles
Even though the specifics changed, the narrative of Saturday’s Game 3 between the Lakers and the Thunder felt familiar, echoing the earlier two contests in Oklahoma City. The Lakers came out strong, even leading at halftime, similar to their performance in Game 2 on Thursday. But once again, fatigue took over, and the Lakers fell […]
Lakers’ former scoring issue affected them against the Thunder
The Lakers are currently in a tough spot, trailing the Thunder in the second round of their playoff series. There are several factors at play here. First off, the depth of the Thunder’s bench really stands out. In the first two games, their reserves outscored the Lakers significantly, 82-39. Another noteworthy point is that Thunder […]
Ways to watch Game 3 between the Thunder and Lakers for free: Schedule, livestream
The Lakers are hoping to avoid falling behind 3-0 tonight in their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the matchup shifts to Los Angeles. The first half was tightly contested, with the Lakers narrowly leading 58-57 at halftime. However, the Thunder’s offense took charge in the second half, leaving the Lakers struggling. Shai […]
Lakers’ supporting players must step up against the Thunder
The Lakers’ upcoming second-round matchup against the Thunder will shift from the Paycom Center, which is known for being one of the loudest venues in the NBA. This change might actually work in favor of the Lakers’ role players. Facing the deep lineup of the Thunder, the Lakers will require contributions from everyone involved. What’s […]