Marcus Smart Takes Responsibility For Lakers’ Offensive Struggles
Coming into the series, it was believed that the Los Angeles Lakers, without superstar Luka Doncic, would struggle to score against the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense. The Thunder are considered to be one of, if not the best defense in…
Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out, Luke Kennard Available For Game 2 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers have another opportunity to steal a game on the road as they head into Game 2 of their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even at full strength the Lakers need everyone locked…
Chet Holmgren Never Imagined He’d Be Facing LeBron James In Playoffs
Game 1 of the second-round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder went the way of the defending champions. Despite LeBron James leading all scorers with 27 points, Thunder big man Chet Holmgren stepped up in a…
Lakers Injury Report: Luke Kennard And Jarred Vanderbilt Possibly Missing Game 2 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are trailing in a series for the first time in the playoffs this year and now face the prospect of being more shorthanded than already expected for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Doncic…
Luka Doncic Has Begun Running But Still Not Cleared For Full Contact
The Los Angeles Lakers have unfortunately been without superstar Luka Doncic this postseason after he suffered a left hamstring strain at the end of the regular season. The hope was that Doncic would be back at some point during the…
LeBron James Defends Austin Reaves After Rough Game 1 Vs. Thunder
Despite being massive underdogs, the Los Angeles Lakers remained competitive for much of the night with the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. LeBron James was outstanding, but Austin Reaves struggled mightily, finishing with just…
Marcus Smart Remains Confident Despite Lakers’ Game 1 Loss To Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers are massive underdogs in their second-round playoff series against the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and that played out in Game 1 of the series in an 18-point loss. The contest wasn't a complete blowout,…
Luka Doncic’s MRI Results Don’t Line Up Well With Lakers’ Playoff Hopes
Going into the postseason the hope was that the Los Angeles Lakers would be able to extend their run long enough so Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves could return from their respective injuries. Reaves made his way back from a…
Austin Reaves Knows He Needs To ‘Play Better’ For Lakers
Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals started on a promising note for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the Oklahoma City Thunder eventually pulled away to secure a 108-90 win. Austin Reaves continued to struggle in his third game back…
JJ Redick: Lakers Made Too Many Mistakes In Game 1 Vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers fought hard in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but ultimately it wasn't enough. The Lakers hung around for much of the contest despite being huge underdogs, but eventually fell 108-90…
