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3 X Factors for OKC Thunder vs. Lakers in Round 2

Oklahoma City Thunder On SI·Rylan Stiles·27 days ago
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to get back to business in Game 1 of this second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The OKC Thunder have not trailed by more than nine points yet this postseason, while never giving up the lead in second halves to this point after their first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns. The Los Angeles Lakers come into this series as the underdog after getting past the Houston Rockets in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs in six games. Both sides are without stars. The Oklahoma City Thunder are still missing All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams, who suffered a grade 1 left hamstring strain in the second half of Game 2 against the Suns, is still considered week-to-week. The Purple and Gold are without superstar Luka Doncic, who is also nursing a left hamstring strain. This changes the dynamic of the series in a massive way and it is unclear when Williams and/or Doncic will debut in this best-of-seven set, or if they will.…

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