LeBron James Won't Like This Lakers vs. Thunder Hot Take
The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in the NBA playoffs' conference semifinals, with the Lakers potentially without injured star Luka Doncic. Despite the Lakers' legendary status and LeBron James' experience, analysts overwhelmingly favor the Thunder. ESPN's panel of 10 experts unanimously predict a Thunder series victory, citing Doncic's absence as a decisive factor.
- ▪The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers are advancing to the NBA conference semifinals.
- ▪Luka Doncic's injury status is uncertain, and he may miss the series against the Thunder.
- ▪All 10 ESPN experts predict the Thunder will win the series over the Lakers.
- ▪ESPN's Dave McMenamin questions whether Doncic will be ready by Game 4 on May 11.
- ▪A scout cited in the article suggests the Lakers might only win one game in the series.
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By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder and No. 4 Los Angeles Lakers are advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs, and they're scheduled to go up against each other in the conference semifinals.The Lakers are a legendary franchise, and they have two of the most high-profile players in the NBA in LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
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