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Lakers' LeBron James has never faced longer odds in his career than against the Thunder
TL;DR
LeBron James faces unprecedented odds in his career as the Lakers trail the Thunder. This situation surpasses previous challenges against the Celtics and Warriors.
Key points
- LeBron James faces longest odds in his career
- Lakers trail Oklahoma City Thunder 3-2
- Previous challenges included Celtics and Warriors
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Down 3-2 to the Boston Celtics? Trailing 3-1 to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals?
Overcoming the odds in those series looks like small potatoes compared to what LeBron James is facing against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The Thunder host James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. And even though Oklahoma City will be without All-Star , the sportsbooks believe the Thunder are enormous favorites at home anyway.
Q&A
What are the current odds for LeBron James against the Thunder?
LeBron James is facing the longest odds of his career against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
How does LeBron's situation against the Thunder compare to past playoff series?
LeBron's current challenge against the Thunder is considered more difficult than previous series against the Celtics and Warriors.
What is the Lakers' current playoff status against the Thunder?
The Lakers are currently down 3-2 in their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
