OKC Thunder to face Lakers in 2026 NBA playoffs Round 2 series
After 4 days of ready round, the Oklahoma City Thunder have lastly realized their Round 2 opponent in the 2026 NBA playoffs. They will face the Los Angeles Lakers after they superior previous the Houston Rockets with a 98-78 Game 6 win on Friday.
The Thunder accomplished one other Round 1 sweep with a Game 4 win over the Phoenix Suns this previous Monday. Since then, they’ve seen the Lakers and Rockets struggle it out. After Los Angeles went up 3-0, Houston rattled off two straight wins to make issues somewhat fascinating.
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Alas, the Lakers closed issues out on the street. LeBron James He had 28 factors, eight assists and 7 rebounds. Ru Hachimura had 21 factors and 6 rebounds. Austin Reaves completed with 15 factors and three rebounds. Houston shot an unsightly 35% from the sector.
The Thunder will host the Lakers for Game 1 on Tuesday, May 5. The full Round 2 series schedule might be seen beneath:
Game 1: Lakers vs. Thunder on Tuesday, May 5
Game 2: Lakers vs. Thunder on Thursday, May 7
Game 3: Thunder vs. Lakers on Saturday, May 9
Game 4: Thunder vs. Lakers on Monday, May 11
Game 5: Lakers vs. Thunder on Wednesday, May 13*
Game 6: Thunder vs. Lakers on Saturday, May 16*
Game 7: Lakers vs. Thunder on Monday, May 18*
The Thunder received all 4 regular-season matchups dominantly over the Lakers. Of course, either side have main harm plots to comply with. Luka Doncic and Jalen Williams are every coping with a hamstring pressure.
Either manner, count on the Thunder to be the heavy favourite to beat the Lakers in this Round 2 series matchup. The reigning NBA champion has been the league’s finest workforce. How intriguing this series will get will depend on when Doncic and Williams return.
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