Source: Fox News
Summary
The NBA Playoffs have seen similar results each night, with some close games and blowouts. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be blown out again in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have won all five of their playoff games so far. The Lakers struggled in their first game, shooting 41% from the floor and 33% from deep, and will need to improve if they hope to keep up with the Thunder.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Lakers’ scoring woes continued, with Austin Reaves scoring just eight points on 3-for-16 shooting. The Thunder’s bench, led by Jared McCain’s 12 points, outscored the Lakers’ bench 15-0.
The Thunder’s defense was strong, holding the Lakers to 90 points, but their offense was not as crisp as it could have been. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored just 18 points in Game 1, but is expected to bounce back with a 29.5 total tonight.
This one felt recognizable early, with the Lakers struggling to score and the Thunder dominating on both ends of the court.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
Original Observation: The Thunder’s dominance is so complete that it’s not even a question of if they’ll win, but rather how they’ll win.
