Lakers lost Game 1 by 18. It might only get worse vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-90. Lakers head coach JJ Redick's gameplan was solid, but the team was outscored 39-25 in the final 18 minutes and struggled against OKC's physical defense.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-90 on May 5. Despite leading for most of the first quarter and having four of their five starters score in double figures, the Lakers were outscored 39-25 in the final 18 minutes. LeBron James had 27 points, six assists, and four rebounds, but the team's offense was stumped by OKC's physical defense. The Lakers struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 33% from long range, and were outscored by OKC's bench 34-15. The team's loss highlights their struggles against the Thunder, with coach JJ Redick admitting pregame that 'we've sucked against this team.' The Lakers' chances of winning the series are slim, especially without Luka Doncic, who is rehabbing a Grade 2 right hamstring strain.
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