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Lakers vs. Thunder live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 2 start time, picks and predictions
Hello, basketball fans!
Welcome to The Athletic’s coverage of Game 2 of this Western Conference semifinal series as the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Thunder lived up to their billing as the Western Conference’s top seed in a dominant Game 1 win on Tuesday. Despite 27 points from LeBron James, the Thunder outscored Los Angeles in all four quarters, with Chet Holmgren leading them with 24 points and 12 rebounds in the 108-90 victory.
Follow along from now through the final buzzer and beyond for the latest news, analysis, reaction, play-by-play and more.
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