LeBron James found an unusual source of pride after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept 4-0 by the Oklahoma City Thunder, because this season forced him into a role he had never known before.

The Lakers look to stave off a sweep in Game 4 against the Thunder, who opened as 10.5-point favorites amid lopsided betting splits at BetMGM.

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With each passing playoff victory, fan criticism of the reigning NBA-champion Oklahoma City Thunder continues to build.

Steve Kerr explains why NBA fans are beginning to root against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the dominant Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 115-110 victory in Game 4.

Ajay Mitchell scored 10 of his 28 points in the frantic final period as the Thunder overcame the Lakers’ tenacious effort and improved to 8-0 in the playoffs with their toughest victory of the postseason.

Russell Westbrook made a heartfelt post to Instagram for Mother's Day. He is coming off a season where he was with the Sacramento Kings.