Thunder beat Lakers to take 2-0 West semi-final lead
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Updated · CBS Sports · May 8
Thunder beat Lakers to take 2-0 West semi-final lead
14 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · May 8
In Oklahoma City, Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 each, while Ajay Mitchell added 20 starting for injured Jalen Williams.
The Thunder outscored Los Angeles 32-15 in the third after Gilgeous-Alexander exited with a fourth foul upgraded to a flagrant 1, overcoming 31 points from Austin Reaves and 23 from LeBron James.
Defending champions Oklahoma City have won the first two games by an average of 18 points despite Luka Doncic remaining out indefinitely, with Game 3 shifting to Los Angeles on Saturday.
Down 0-2 without their star, what unconventional strategy can the Lakers use to challenge the defending champions at home?
With a sophomore on a bargain deal leading the charge, have the Thunder built the NBA's most resilient roster?
Why are the Spurs, not the Lakers, seen as the Thunder's biggest threat despite OKC's perfect playoff run?