Lakers have only themselves to blame for being down 2-0 to the Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to a 2-0 series deficit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 taking place in Oklahoma City on Thursday. Despite Austin Reaves delivering a career-best postseason performance of 31 points, the Lakers were unable to execute down the stretch, losing due to missed shots, turnovers, and poor defense against OKC role players. LeBron James and the Lakers had an opportunity to steal a road victory but failed to close out the game.