Oklahoma City Thunder

If the Lakers can't beat the Thunder when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the bench, then this series is over.

After 23 years in the league — and at 41 years old — LeBron James has experienced nearly every NBA scenario. And Thursday night in Oklahoma City was a doozy....

J.J. Redick’s biggest coaching challenge arrives as the undermanned Lakers take on the reigning champion Thunder. Can strategy, defense and discipline overcome OKC’s dominance?

Let the record show the Oklahoma City Thunder were in a brief bit of trouble in Game 2 on Thursday.

Jared McCain has found his stride with the Thunder.

When the Clippers tried to rebuild the team around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Oklahoma City not only acquired SGA but a host of draft picks that led to a powerhouse.

After a subpar Game 1 effort against the Thunder, Reaves has a 31-point performance on Thursday, which coach JJ Redick said is needed.

Jared McCain is starting to play very well for the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Lakers played hard, played tough, played the Thunder from baseline to baseline, played strong enough to fly home with pride. But it's not enough.

LeBron James and the Lakers battled the Thunder but were unable to even their series. JJ Redick wasn't pleased about his star player's treatment.

Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

The Lakers, one again, were so close. But they kept getting in their own way in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center.

A combination of bad third quarter play and poor bench contributions sealed LA’s fate in Game 2.

As the series shifts to LA, an aggressive Lakers unit will attempt to deconstruct the Thunder’s size in the middle in hopes of saving their season and avoiding the same 3-0 hole they sent Houston into.

Coach JJ Redick tore into the officiating after the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Thunder, while guard Austin Reaves also expressed his displeasure.

Another close game got away from the Lakers late on Thursday as the Thunder took Game 2.

Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Thunder -8.5; over/under is 211.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 125-107 on Friday, led by 22 points from Chet Holmgren. Austin R...

OKC and Detroit are in full control with 2-0 series leads over Los Angeles and Cleveland, respectively

The Lakers had multiple bones to pick with the officials after their Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Ajay Mitchell had 20 points and Jaren McCain added 18 for the defending champion Thunder, who improved to 6-0 in the playoffs. The Lakers will host Game 3 on Saturday.