Thunder predicted to beat Lakers in Western Conference semi-final Game 2
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 7
Thunder predicted to beat Lakers in Western Conference semi-final Game 2
9 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 7
The forecast has Oklahoma City winning 112-101 at Paycom Center, with Los Angeles potentially returning home down 0-2 and still without Luka Doncic because of a hamstring injury.
The Thunder are favoured by 15.5 points after a lopsided Game 1, having won six straight meetings with the Lakers by an average 25.2-point margin.
Oklahoma City, 69-18 this season after sweeping Phoenix, is seen as better equipped in transition and defence, while the Lakers need stronger shooting from Austin Reaves and more control on the boards.
Can coach JJ Redick's strategy overcome the NBA's top defense without star Luka Doncic?
After slowing down the MVP in Game 1, have the Lakers found the secret to an improbable upset?
Is LeBron James' individual brilliance enough to challenge the Thunder's seemingly unstoppable championship run?