It might not seem like it by looking at the score.
But the Lakers have shown heart. They’ve shown fight. They’ve shown grit.
Those may seem like crazy statements considering the Lakers have lost all three of their games against the Thunder in their second-round playoff series by an average of 19.7 points, including falling in Game 3, 131-108.
But let’s face reality: The Thunder are just vastly superior.
Lakers coach JJ Redick recently called them “one of the greatest teams ever in NBA history.” LA never had a chance in this series.
It’s fair to wonder if any team can challenge them this postseason.
The Lakers are running uphill against a team that’s jogging on flat ground. They’re playing six guys against a roster so deep that they constantly have fresh legs on the court and never dip in productivity.
That’s the reason LA trails the series, 3-0. That’s the reason they’re one game away from their season ending.
It’s not because the Lakers haven’t poured out their hearts trying to stay in these games. It’s not because they rolled over without superstar Luka Doncic, who has been sidelined since April 2 because of a strained hamstring. It’s not because they haven’t given this their all.
The Lakers have done so much right this series.
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