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LeBron James offers blunt assessment of Lakers season after loss to Thunder
- After Oklahoma City's 119-110 victory on Feb 10, 2026, LeBron James said the Lakers cannot sustain effort for 48 minutes like the championship-caliber Thunder can.
- With Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined, the teams relied on their supporting casts in a physical, Thunder-style game marked by 52 combined free throws, while Gilgeous-Alexander's abdominal injury will keep him out through the All-Star Game.
- The Thunder erased a late Lakers lead with a 21-11 run keyed by Jalen Williams, who scored 10 of the final points returning from a 10-game absence, overcoming the 99-98 Lakers lead with 7:24 remaining.
- In key stretches, the Lakers' defense was ineffective as the team's streak ended, despite James scoring 14 of his 22 points in the second half.
- That effort and execution are crucial against top teams, Redick said, reflecting the Thunder's championship pedigree.
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