LeBron James beat one Thunder Big Three, but do his Lakers stand a chance vs. OKC again?
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by 41-year-old LeBron James, are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder won their regular season matchups against the Lakers 4-0, with an average margin of victory of 29.3 points.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday. The Thunder won all four regular season matchups against the Lakers, averaging a 29.3-point margin of victory. James previously beat the Thunder's Big Three in the 2012 NBA Finals when they were led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. The current Thunder team, featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, has already achieved what their predecessors did not by winning the NBA title. The series is expected to be captivating due to James' presence, and it may be his last playoff series. The Thunder's chances are boosted by their strong regular season performance against the Lakers, but the outcome may depend on the recovery of Jalen Williams and Luka Doncic from injuries.
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