2026 Playoffs: West Semifinals (1) OKC Thunder Vs (4) LA Lakers

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Who wins the series?

  1. Thunder in 4 or 5

    8 vote(s)
    44.4%

  2. Thinder in 6 or 7

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Lakers in 4 or 5

    2 vote(s)
    11.1%

  4. Lakers in 6 or 7

    8 vote(s)
    44.4%
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  1. VincePT

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    This series against OKC is a huge opportunity to see which role players can actually step up against championship-level opposition and earn a contract for next season, whether that’s here or somewhere else.

    If we’re serious about winning a title, we can’t carry guys who shrink when the stakes rise. This series should expose who belongs and who doesn’t.
     
    VincePT, May 2, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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    Agree

    This will show the character of the players

    No way can we lay down

    Have to go out fighting

    I picked Lakers in 6/7 because I can't accept we are going to lose

    You never know.... [​IMG]
     
    LakeShowAZ, May 2, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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    There was no "Lakers in 3" option, so I had to pick "Lakers in 4 or 5".
     
    karacha, May 2, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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    gcclaker Moderator Staff Member

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    Better, cohesive team than Houston. I see us extending it to five.
     
    gcclaker, May 2, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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    I think we usually start to see less of the 2 days off in the 2nd round. In the first round that’s largely due to scheduling since there are 16 teams in the mix. Extra days off to maximize viewership for each game.
     
    wallangong, May 2, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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    Lakers in 7.
     
    FrontOfJersey22, May 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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    Luka Doncic Return Update, Lakers vs Thunder Schedule Revealed, Lakers No Credit

     
    LALakersFan4Life, May 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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    Wasn't there "something" with Sean Penn winning an Oscar and us making it to the Finals the same year? Because... :)
     
    Kenzo, May 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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    Chips massively stacked against us, very small chance for success obviously.. but there's still a chance. Steal one in OKC then defend two home games.. going back to OKC up 3-1, I've seen crazier things in sports.

    Miracles, much needed.
     
    BadCoaching, May 3, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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