Tag: Oklahoma City Thunder

JJ Redick Focused On ‘Limiting’ Thunder Scoring Runs

The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in the Western Conference Semifinals, with Game 1 taking place Tuesday evening. The Lakers are massive underdogs, as head coach JJ Redick is still without Luka Doncic, the Thunder…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Not Taking LeBron James & Lakers Lightly

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a first-round series win over the Houston Rockets. While that was impressive given how big of underdogs they were, they now face a much tougher test in the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.…

Reviewing Lakers-Thunder Regular-Season Matchups Ahead Of Western Conference Semifinals

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets in six games to punch their ticket to the Western Conference Semifinals for a matchup with the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. It represents the Lakers' biggest challenge yet as the…

Deandre Ayton Discusses Keys For Him In Lakers’ Series Vs. Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton came up big to close out the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and now he knows the team will need more of the same from him if they want to have a chance…

Marcus Smart: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Toughest Player To Defend

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has defended every superstar in the league over the years, but it appears one stands above the rest when it comes to how challenging it is. Ahead of the Lakers' second-round series against the…

JJ Redick: Thunder Do Not Commit Fouls

As the Los Angeles Lakers get ready to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach JJ Redick is already planting some seeds with the officials. The narrative surrounding the Thunder the last couple of years is that they are…

Jake LaRavia: Lakers Respect But Don’t Fear Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get past the Houston Rockets in the first round, but now they face their toughest test yet taking on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder. To no surprise, the Lakers are heavy underdogs going…

JJ Redick Gives Key To Lakers Competing With Thunder

While JJ Redick was proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished in the first round against the Houston Rockets, he also knows their toughest challenge is ahead as they get set to take on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Sees No Issues With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Free Throw Rate

Austin Reaves returned to the playoffs for Games 5 and 6, a much-needed boost for the Los Angeles Lakers who were short on ball-handlers and downhill drivers. With Reaves back in the fold, the Lakers were able to close out…

JJ Redick: Thunder Are One Of ‘Greatest Teams Ever’

Head coach JJ Redick did a great job leading the Los Angeles Lakers past the Houston Rockets, a collective effort that required each player that hit the court. Redick was able to keep the group together despite missing Luka Doncic…