The Los Angeles Lakers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3, trailing 2-0 in the series. Luka Doncic remains sidelined, while the Thunder are favored by 8.5 points.
Key points
Los Angeles Lakers are down 2-0 in the series
Oklahoma City Thunder are 6-0 in the playoffs
Thunder favored by 8.5 points in Game 3
Luka Doncic remains out for the Lakers
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The Thunder haven’t looked at their best in this series, but they are now 6-0 in the playoffs with every win by double figures. That’s actually expected to change in this game, as Oklahoma City is only an 8 1/2-point road favorite.
May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 3 is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT Saturday, May 9. The game at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will be televised nationally on ABC.
Q&A
What time does the Lakers vs Thunder Game 3 start?
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Where can I watch the Lakers vs Thunder Game 3 live?
The specific broadcast channels for watching the game live are not mentioned in the provided content.
What are the current odds for the Lakers vs Thunder Game 3?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently favored by 8.5 points in Game 3.
What is Luka Doncic's injury status for Game 3?
Luka Doncic is still sidelined and will not play in Game 3.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT Saturday, May 9. The game at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will be televised nationally on ABC.
Lakers vs Thunder playoff schedule, TV information
Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90
Game 2: Thunder 127, Lakers 107
Game 3: Thunder at Lakers, Saturday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 4: Thunder at Lakers, Monday, May 11, 8:30 p.m. MT/9:30 p.m. CT, Prime Video
Game 5: Lakers at Thunder, Wednesday, May 13 (if necessary), TBA
Game 6: Thunder at Lakers, Saturday, May 16 (if necessary), TBA
Game 7: Lakers at Thunder, Monday, May 18 (if necessary), TBA
Lakers injury report
Luka Doncic is out for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Also, Jarred Vanderbilt is questionable.
Doncic is doubtful for the rest of this series and, at the moment, is looking at a late May return.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder series score
The Thunder lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Thunder injury report
Jalen Williams (left hamstring strain) and Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) are out. Williams is week-to-week after getting injured in Game 2 of the first-round series with Phoenix and is set to miss his fifth consecutive game.
It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Thunder a win probability of 73%, while the Lakers have a win probability of 27%."
FanDuel: Thunder have a 56.5% win probability vs Lakers in Game 3
It writes: "The Thunder have gone 39-42-1 against the spread this season. In the Lakers' 82 games this year, they have 45 wins against the spread. Thunder games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 45 times this season."
