JJ Redick laid out how this series has gone pretty succinctly postgame. “The MVP [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] is…7 of 20 tonight, and they've kicked our ass three straight games.” www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-analy...

"We have to come with a sense of pride," Luke Kennard on the approach for Game 4.

"I'm not giving up," JJ Redick postgame.

JJ Redick said, despite SGA's struggles, the Thunder have kicked the Lakers' ass in three straight games.

Thunder beat the Lakers 131-108. LeBron James ended the night with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. Austin Reaves scored 17 points, but he also had five turnovers. OKC now has a commanding 3-0 lead. Game 4 is on Monday.

The Thunder lead the Lakers 90-79 after three quarters.

After the timeout, Austin Reaves had another turnover. The Thunder will keep on challenging him until he proves he can handle it.

The Thunder start the third quarter on a 15-6 run. Timeout Lakers.

Ajay Mitchell is doing whatever he wants. No one has been able to stop him.

The Lakers lead the Thunder 59-57 at the half. Rui Hcahimura leads all scorers with 16 points. Austin Reaves is struggling from the field, going 3-9, but has 12 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists. Still plenty of time left in this one.

Austin Reaves is doing a good job of attacking the paint and generating good looks, but he needs to score. Lakers need points, and he is the player who has to go out there and get them.

LeBron James hits a three to even this game at 44. But SGA responds with a three of his own and it's 47-44 OKC

Maxi Kleber had a rough shift, but I appreciate JJ Redick giving it a try. Nothing has resulted in winning, so shake it up and try something else.

Rui Hachimura is unconscious. He has 14 points, is perfect from 3-point range, and has only missed one shot.

Luke Kennard is having a great game. He has 10 points in 10 minutes.

Maxi Kleber minutes are happening. No Jake LaRavia so far tonight. It seems he is out of the rotation.

The Thunder lead the Lakers 31-25 after one quarter of play. Rui Hachimura has a team-high 9 points. However, Cason Wallace has been red-hot for the Thunder, scoring 11 points on 4-4 shooting. OKC is destroying LA in the paint with a 16-6 advantage.

Rui Hachimura with another three. He is perfect from deep and has a team-high 9 points.

A three from Cason Wallace forces JJ Redick to call a timeout. The Lakers trail the Thunder 24-17 with 3:57 left to play in the opening quarter.

A rough start for Austi Reaves. He is 0-4 and is the only Laker yet to make a basket. LA trails OKC 15-12.

Rui Hachimura is a laser for the Lakers. He scores on his first shot attempt.

Starters for Lakers-Thunder Game 3

Lakers head coach JJ Redick says Jarred Vanderbilt will be available for Game 3.

Here are the Game 3 shirts for Lakers fans to wear.

I’m here covering Lakers-Thunder Game 3 for @lakerssbn.bsky.social Bronny James and Dalton Knecht are getting shots up, staying ready.

Jarred Vanderbilt is questionable for Game 3 vs. Thunder

The WNBA wants a less physical game. Can new officiating points of emphasis and steeper fines for hard fouls achieve this goal? Or, will there be as much officiating angst as ever? buff.ly/E2VPpYq @ecreates88.bsky.social breaks down the coming changes.

The Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 in Game 2. A third-quarter run sealed LA's fate as they were unable to win the non-SGA minutes. Game 3 will be on Saturday in LA.

Sim to end

OKC on an 8-0 run, and they now lead by 13 with 5:53 to go.

Jared McCain's TikTok is going to go nuts tonight.

Adou Thiero is on the court to start the fourth. Perhaps he can give them a spark.

93-80 Thunder are back in front after three quarters of play. They obliterated the Lakers while SGA sat on the bench. Big plays from Jared McCain and Jaylin Williams have put the LA down by double figures entering the final frame.

Like a frog sitting in a pot of water, by the time the Lakers realized what was happening, it was too late.

SGA checks out, and OKC goes on a run. That can't happen. These have to be the minutes the Lakers win. A good timeout from JJ Redick to try to calm things down and regain control.

Someone make the Rui Hachimura apology letter

The Lakers beat the Thunder in the second quarter and are now ahead 58-57 at the half. Austin Reaves has 13 points, and Rui Hachimura continues to be incredible. He has 10 points on 4-5 shooting. LeBron James has 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Luke Kennard has stepped up and has knocked down a three. LA is back in this game.

Adou Thiero minuets incoming

Rui Hachimura nails a three at the buzzer to cut the deficit down. The Thunder lead the Lakers 27-23 at the end of the first quarter. Hachimura has a team-high 8 points. LA can't knock down a three, going 2-9 from deep.

JJ Redick with a technical foul, things aren't going well in OKC.

It's important for the Lakers' reserves to give you something offensively here, specifically Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia.

LeBron James fell to the ground and appears to be grabbing at his hip. Hopefully, it's nothing.

A bad start for the Lakers. They trail the Thunder 11-4 and continue to struggle scoring. LA is shooting 2-10 as a team.

Rui Hachimura finally put the Lakers on the board.

Starters for Lakers-Thunder

Nick Smith Jr. is a bucket and an on-ball player who is unafraid. Use him!

I’m glad to hear that JJ Redick will play at least nine guys tonight. This is a need-to-win game and it’s throw the kitchen sink time.

Voire Dire is such an elite rap record. Alchemist and Earl Sweatshirt did their thing on that one.

Jarred Vanderbilt is doubtful to play in Game 2 against the Thunder and Luke Kennard is also on the injury report listed as questionable for this contest. Given how severe that Vando injury looked it's amazing he isn't automatically ruled out.