The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder are on the verge of sweeping the Purple and Gold. For the first time in team history, the Thunder have started 7-0 in the NBA Playoffs. After sweeping the team's first round matchup for the third straight season, the Thunder are on the verge of their first-ever sweep of a team outside of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs if they can knock off the Purple and Gold again this season. Oklahoma City May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault instructs players in game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Three Things to Know Ahead of OKC Thunder vs.…