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Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the Western Conference second round series 1-0 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. EDT.
Key points
- Thunder lead series 1-0
- Game 2 scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. EDT
- Thunder favored by 15.5 points
Oklahoma City ThunderLos Angeles LakersWestern Conference Second Round
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Thunder -15.5; over/under is 209.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 108-90 on Wednesday, led by 24 points from Chet Holmgren. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27.
The Thunder are 41-11 in Western Conference games. Oklahoma City ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 44.1 rebounds. Holmgren leads the Thunder with 8.9 boards.
The Lakers are 33-19 in Western Conference play. Los Angeles scores 116.3 points and has outscored opponents by 1.7 points per game.
The Thunder score 119.0 points per game, 4.4 more points than the 114.6 the Lakers give up. The Lakers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.5 fewer made shots on average than the 14.3 per game the Thunder allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points and 6.6 assists for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Thunder and Lakers?
The Oklahoma City Thunder currently lead the series 1-0 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
When is Game 2 of the Thunder vs. Lakers series?
Game 2 of the Thunder vs. Lakers series is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. EDT.
What are the betting odds for the Thunder vs. Lakers Game 2?
The betting line for Game 2 has the Thunder favored by 15.5 points, with an over/under of 209.5.