OKC Thunder to face Lakers in 2026 NBA playoffs Round 2 series
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs after both teams advanced from their first-round series. The Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns, while the Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets in six games. The series begins on May 5, with the Thunder holding a dominant regular-season record against the Lakers.
- ▪The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
- ▪The Los Angeles Lakers advanced by defeating the Houston Rockets 4-2 in their first-round series.
- ▪LeBron James scored 28 points in the Lakers' Game 6 victory over the Rockets.
- ▪The Thunder won all four regular-season matchups against the Lakers in 2026.
- ▪Both Luka Doncic and Jalen Williams are recovering from hamstring strains heading into the series.
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