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Thunder brace for perhaps their biggest stage: a West semifinals showdown with LeBron and the Lakers

Thunder brace for perhaps their biggest stage: a West semifinals showdown with LeBron and the Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for a Western Conference semifinals showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers
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NBA conference semis: Thunder-Lakers, Spurs-Wolves, Knicks-76ers, Pistons-Cavaliers

NBA conference semis: Thunder-Lakers, Spurs-Wolves, Knicks-76ers, Pistons-Cavaliers

The NBA's conference semifinal round starts Monday
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NBA tipoff: Round 2 of the playoffs starts Monday with 76ers-Knicks, Timberwolves-Spurs

NBA tipoff: Round 2 of the playoffs starts Monday with 76ers-Knicks, Timberwolves-Spurs

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Can the Lakers keep Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart beyond this season?

Can the Lakers keep Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart beyond this season?

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, Kennard and Smart have stepped up for the Lakers.
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The Lakers and their stylistic similarities to chess

The Lakers and their stylistic similarities to chess

The Lakers prowess on the court and how their players succeed looks a lot like a game of chess.
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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Conference Semifinals

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Conference Semifinals

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Conference Semifinals
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LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round

LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Rockets, Advances to Second Playoff Round
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Lakers eliminate Rockets, advance to second round

Lakers eliminate Rockets, advance to second round

It was a complete performance by the Lakers in their closeout win against the Rockets.
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Lakers to play Thunder in second round

Lakers to play Thunder in second round

After beating the Rockets in the first round, the Lakers are set to meet the Thunder in the second round.
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Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

Lakers’ ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series by holding the Rockets to a season low in points
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Here’s the schedule for the Lakers vs. Thunder playoff series

Here’s the schedule for the Lakers vs. Thunder playoff series

Here’s a look at the schedule for the second series between the Lakers and Thunder in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
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The Lakers deserve a victory lap after beating Rockets

The Lakers deserve a victory lap after beating Rockets

The Lakers may have only won a first round series, but it’s a victory that deserves plenty of praise.