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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1H 6M

How Lakers Can Steal Game 1 vs Thunder | Doncic/Williams OUT | What Defines a Successful Series?

from Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa · host AM 570 LA Sports & iHeartRadio

The Los Angeles Lakers tip off Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a pivotal NBA Playoffs matchup and this could be the Lakers’ best chance to strike first. In this LIVE stream, we’re covering everything you need to know: • Keys for the Lakers to steal Game 1 in OKC without Luka Doncic • Defensive and offensive adjustments that could swing the series • The importance of Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton stepping up • What success really looks like for the Lakers in this series • Live play-by-play reactions, analysis, and real-time fan discussion Can the Lakers take advantage of a short-handed Thunder squad and shift momentum early? Or will OKC still prove too deep at home? Tap in, react with us, and be part of the conversation throughout the game.  Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Lakers playoff coverage and NBA livestreams. #Lakers #Thunder #NBAPlayoffs #LakeShow #NBALive #LakersNation #Basketball Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS_8yajk3EOOjh8GHKKz_A/join Wallace Firm: https://WallaceWins.com/SLIWA Harrah's Offer: HarrahsSoCal.com 0:00 – Intro | Listener comments 7:33 – Game 1 tonight vs. OKC 18:30 – Both Luka Doncic and Jalen Williams are out for Game 1 tonight 20:00 – Sammy Long joins the show 21:00 – No surprise that no one is picking the Lakers | Good position for Lakers to be in 23:11 – How do the Lakers steal Game 1? | It all starts with rebounding 27:32 – Just gotta keep the game close | SGA is so good at drawing fouls 30:24 – This is a pivotal series for Austin Reaves 39:20 – What defines a successful series for the Lakers vs. the Thunder 44:10 – What do you want to see from JJ Redick this series? 48:39 – How good was the Minnesota/San Antonio game last night? 52:00 – Taking a look at the Eastern Conference playoffs 59:37 – Wallace Firm ad 1:00:50 – Listener comments 1:03:56 – NBA News Photo Credit: Joe Murphy / Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Los Angeles Lakers tip off Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a pivotal NBA Playoffs matchup and this could be the Lakers’ best chance to strike first. In this LIVE stream, we’re covering everything you need to know: • Keys for the...

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