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NBA tipoff: Round 2 continues Saturday with Cavaliers-Pistons and Thunder
The Thunder can move within one win of the Western Conference finals if they extend a 2-0 series lead over the Lakers.
- In Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday, the Oklahoma City Thunder seek to extend their 2-0 series lead against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- The Thunder arrive undefeated at 6-0 in these playoffs with five wins by double digits, while Los Angeles trails without star Luka Doncic, who remains sidelined with a left hamstring strain.
- Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has provided an offensive bright spot, averaging 17.0 points while shooting over 53.8% from the field and north of 56.5% from three, pushing his career playoff 3-point percentage to 51.1%.
- Coach JJ Redick claimed LeBron James receives the "worst whistle" of any star, noting that a Lakers victory would force at least a Game 5 back in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, May 13.
- A victory Saturday would establish a 3-0 series lead, a deficit no team in NBA history has overcome in the playoffs, as the defending champions continue dominance since winning last year's NBA Finals.
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Lakers Drop Remarkable Playoff News on Star Before Game 3 vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers will be back at Crypto.com Arena for playoff action against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 tonight. The Thunder lead 2-0 in this Western Conference semifinals, and the Lakers need to win to come out of the elimination hole. The same hole they encountered last season. A strong showing tonight could shift momentum and give Los Angeles life heading into Game 4 in two days. The focus is on winning tonight. Los Angeles L…
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The Western Conference semifinal series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder has moved to California, where Game 3 is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The hosts, who are trailing 0-2 in wins, are still missing Luka Dončić.
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