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What Should the Lakers Learn From the Thunder Series Sweep?
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Lakers were swept 4-0 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs. Key takeaways include offseason priorities for players like Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard.
Key points
- Lakers swept 4-0 by Thunder in playoffs
- Luka Doncic's absence impacted Lakers' performance
- Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard are offseason priorities
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May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
It was only a matter of time before the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Luka Doncic-less Lakers were overwhelmed by the reigning champions’ relentless pressure and never-ending depth.
Here’s everything the Lakers should have learned from the 4-0 series sweep.
Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard Are Offseason Priorities
Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard were the Lakers’ best and only source of perimeter scoring. Hachimura averaged four made three-pointers per game on a whopping 55.2% shooting in this series. Kennard made two threes per game on 57.1% shooting.
LeBron James was the only other Laker to make at least two threes per game and shoot at least 35% from beyond the arc.
Q&A
What did the Lakers learn from their playoff sweep against the Thunder?
The Lakers learned about the need for improved depth and pressure management, highlighting offseason priorities.
Who are the offseason priorities for the Lakers after the Thunder series?
Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard have been identified as key offseason priorities for the Lakers.
How did the absence of Luka Doncic affect the Lakers in the series against the Thunder?
The absence of Luka Doncic left the Lakers vulnerable, contributing to their inability to handle the Thunder's relentless pressure.
