OKC Thunder Lakers Playoff Schedule Released
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OKC Thunder Lakers playoff schedule set for Round 2
The full OKC Thunder Lakers playoff schedule is now set as Oklahoma City continues its push toward another NBA championship.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder opened the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers this week after sweeping Phoenix in the opening round.
Oklahoma City entered the series as the top seed in the Western Conference for the third straight season.
OKC Thunder Lakers playoff schedule shifts between OKC and Los Angeles
The OKC Thunder Lakers playoff schedule begins with the first two games at Paycom Center before shifting to Los Angeles.
The schedule includes:
Game 1 – May 5 in Oklahoma City
Game 2 – May 7 in Oklahoma City
Game 3 – May 9 in Los Angeles
Game 4 – May 11 in Los Angeles
If necessary, Games 5 through 7 would continue through May 18.
National television coverage for the series includes broadcasts on ABC, and Amazon Prime Video.
The complete postseason bracket and broadcast schedule are managed through the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Thunder and Lakers dealing with key injuries
The OKC Thunder Lakers playoff schedule also arrives with both teams facing injury concerns.
The Lakers are reportedly expected to remain without star guard Luka Doncic to begin the series.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City is monitoring the status of Jalen Williams, who suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during the opening round.
The Thunder continue leaning heavily on MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who helped lead Oklahoma City through a dominant regular season and first-round sweep.
Thunder chasing another NBA Finals run
The OKC Thunder Lakers playoff schedule represents another major step in Oklahoma City’s attempt to repeat as NBA champions.
The Thunder are hoping to become the first team since the 2018 Golden State Warriors to win back-to-back NBA titles.
Oklahoma City finished the regular season with the best record in the Western Conference and remains one of the favorites to return to the NBA Finals.
League playoff standings and postseason updates are tracked through the NBA Playoffs.
Series expected to draw national attention
The OKC Thunder Lakers playoff schedule is expected to become one of the most watched matchups of the postseason.
The series features one of the NBA’s youngest championship contenders against one of the league’s most historic franchises.
Fans across Oklahoma are expected to closely follow the series as the Thunder continue their postseason run.
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