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Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers
- The Oklahoma City Thunder hold a 1-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round, hosting Game 2 on Thursday at the Paycom Center.
- Both teams enter the series missing key stars; Thunder All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams remains out with a hamstring injury, while Lakers guard Luka Doncic is sidelined after missing the entire opening round.
- Los Angeles coach JJ Redick faces the challenge of slowing Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 31.1 points per game and demands defensive schemes beyond individual coverage.
- Most analysts predict the Thunder will advance within five games, with the every other day scheduling format causing the second-round series to span just over a week.
- Top-Ranked in the Western Conference, the Thunder face 41-year-old LeBron James and the Lakers as the series continues, with Oklahoma City having demonstrated dominance throughout the regular season and playoffs.
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3 Things to Know Ahead of the Thunder-Lakers Series
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers are facing off for the first time since 2012 in the second round, beginning tonight. Both teams have key players out to start this series, Luka Dončić and Jalen Williams. However, the Thunder have a considerable rest advantage (having a full week) after sweeping Phoenix. Compared to three days of rest for the Lakers after beating Houston in six games. Here are three things to know heading into…
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Total News Sources13
Leaning Left8Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left
L 73%
C 18%
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