Lakers fall to Thunder in Game 2, trailing 0-2 in playoff series
The Lakers, one again, were so close. But they kept getting in their own way in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lakers, one again, were so close. But they kept getting in their own way in their 125-107 Game 2 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center. The Lakers had too many self-inflicted wounds, like their 21 turnovers for 26 OKC points .
Or the 17 second-chance points they allowed the Thunder to score, wasting the strong moments of halfcourt defense they had. The Lakers had too many self-inflicted wounds, like their 21 turnovers for 26 OKC points. AP Or the 17 second-chance points they allowed the Thunder to score, wasting the strong moments of halfcourt defense they had.
NBAE via Getty Images Because even with Austin Reaves bouncing back from a purtid Game 1 performance with a playoff career-high 31 points to go with 6 assists, Game 2 was defined by the Lakers’ mistakes. And the Thunder capitalized off them. LeBron James had 23 points and 6 assists.
Rui Hachimura (16 points) and Luke Kennard (10 points) combined for 26 points, but the Lakers wasted a strong shooting night (50% from the field, 37. 9% on 3s). Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists and 2 blocked shots.