Schedule for Lakers vs. Thunder series has been released
The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the first round. They will face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a best-of-seven series. The schedule has been released, with Game 1 set for May 5 in Oklahoma City.
- ▪The Lakers defeated the Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to advance to the semifinals.
- ▪Game 1 of the Lakers vs. Thunder series will be played on May 5 in Oklahoma City.
- ▪There will be about 48 hours between games, except for a three-day gap before Game 6 if necessary.
- ▪Luka Doncic remains sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and is not expected to return soon.
- ▪The Lakers are considered underdogs against the defending champion Thunder.
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