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Here’s how to watch Thunder vs. Lakers Game 3 for free: Time, livestream

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What to know about Here’s how to watch Thunder vs. Lakers Game 3 for free: Time, livestream

The Lakers will try to avoid a 3-0 deficit when its playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts to Los Angeles tonight.

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What happened

The Lakers will try to avoid a 3-0 deficit when its playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts to Los Angeles tonight.

Why it matters

The game was a tightly contested battle through the first half, with the Lakers actually holding a slim 58–57 lead at the break, but Oklahoma City’s offense overwhelmed Los Angeles in the second half.

Common ground

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back, scoring 22 points in the game.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “NBA Playoffs Second Round, Game 2”
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Five separate cross-references from Nypost confirm this is a second-round playoff series between the Lakers and Thunder.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Lakers are playing the Thunder in their best-of-seven second-round playoff series.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/sports/lakers-need-to-let-3-po…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Lakers’ second-round series against the Thunder is shifting from Paycom Center
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/sports/lakers-role-players-nee…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Lakers’ second-round series against the Thunder is shifting away from Paycom Center
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/sports/lakers-role-players-nee…
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Claim 2: “Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90”
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Claim 3: “Game 5: May 13*”
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Claim 4: “rookie Ajay Mitchell provided another significant spark with 20 points and 6 assists.”
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The search results for 'Ajay Mitchell' returned information about actor Ajay Devgn and a general article about Ajay Mitchell's personal life, but no specific game stats (20 points, 6 assists) for Game 2.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ajay's best bits are when restrained, and while there is a bit of a seen-that feel to his character, by the time the film is over, you realise just how unflinchingly solid he's been." [88] Taran Adars…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajay_Devgn
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web search NEUTRAL — Ajay Devgn. Actor: Shivaay. Vishal Veeru "Ajay" Devgn was born on April 02, 1969, in New Delhi, Delhi to action director Veeru Devgan and his wife Veena Devgan. He is an Indian actor, film director an…
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0222426/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Ajay’s instinct, to make his father proud, was turning to tunnel vision. But the genes of his mother granted him empathy and a tendency to lead with thoughtfulness.
https://www.nba.com/news/ajay-mitchell-honors-late-father-co…
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Claim 5: “Game 7: May 18*”
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Claim 6: “Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)”
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Multiple sources confirm the game is being played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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web search NEUTRAL — Crypto.com Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles. Opened on October 17, 1999, as Staples Center, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa …
https://maps.apple.com/place?place-id=I41C340F97AD13109
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover events at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.LA Sparks vs. Las Vegas Aces… Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, United States… See Event. Mon May 11, 2026 - 4:59 PM.
https://www.axs.com/venues/101242/crypto-com-arena-los-angel…
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web search NEUTRAL — https://nightjarproductions.com tyler@nightjarproductions.comFly around DTLA at night.
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Claim 7: “This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.”
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Claim 8: “Game 4: May 11 (10:30 ET, Prime Video)”
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Claim 9: “Game 2: Thunder 125, Lakers 107”
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Claim 10: “Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.”
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Claim 11: “Game 3: May 9 (8:30 ET, ABC)”
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Claim 12: “Channel: ABC”
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Only one source (Google News via a social media post/snippet) mentions the game is on ABC. No other independent sources in the provided evidence confirm the channel.
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Claim 13: “Austin Reaves delivered a stellar bounce-back performance for the Lakers, finishing with a team-high 31 points and 6 assists”
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Two independent web sources confirm Austin Reaves finished Game 2 with 31 points and 6 assists.
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web search NEUTRAL — Reaves ended with 31 points and six assists.Kennard had 10 points, Hayes scored six points to go with his three rebounds and two assists. Game 3 will be on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder a…
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-playoffs/116658/l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 31 points, while LeBron James finished with 23. Officiating was a major theme throughout the game, with both teams — especially the Lakers — upset at several calls.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/lakers-vs-thunde…
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web search NEUTRAL — On April 3, 2025, Reaves had 31 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in a game against the Golden State Warriors. Reaves made 9 3-pointers, with a majority of them coming in the 4th quarter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Reaves
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Claim 14: “Game 6: May 16*”
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Claim 15: “Game 4 in the Lakers-Thunder series is scheduled for Monday night.”
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Claim 16: “Chet Holmgren also put up a 22-point performance”
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The search results for 'Chet Holmgren' returned information about the 'Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET)', which is irrelevant to the NBA player's performance.
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web search NEUTRAL — Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), a Fidelity-managed 529 plan follows the same approach as other Fidelity plans in Arizona, Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) 529 College Savings Plan - Direct Plan is offered by the Treasurer of the state of Connecticut and managed by Fidelity Investments.
https://www.fidelity.com/about-chet/activate
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore details and benefits of the CHET Advisor 529 Plan, sponsored by the state of Connecticut and managed by Fidelity.
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Claim 17: “Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back, scoring 22 points in the game.”
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No evidence was found after searching for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's specific point total in Game 2.
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Claim 18: “the Lakers actually holding a slim 58–57 lead at the break”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general team homepages and news hubs (ESPN, NBA.com, Bleacher Report) but does not contain the specific halftime score of 58-57 for Game 2.
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for Los Angeles Lakers live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025-26 season schedule.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers
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web search NEUTRAL — Lakers 2026 Playoffs Get hyped for the playoffs with digital playoff wallpapers, hype videos, matchup info, and more.
https://www.nba.com/lakers/
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web search NEUTRAL — Be the best Los Angeles Lakers fan you can be with Bleacher Report. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more.
https://bleacherreport.com/los-angeles-lakers
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Claim 19: “The Lakers will try to avoid a 3-0 deficit when its playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts to Los Angeles tonight.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the Lakers are trailing 0-2 in the series and that the series is shifting to Los Angeles for Game 3.
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web search NEUTRAL — Where to Watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Today: Live Stream, Lineup, Stats.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oklahoma City’s depth overwhelms Los Angeles as LeBron James and the Lakers face mounting frustration and an 0-2 deficit heading into pivotal home games. Key Points.
https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/thunder-dominate-lakers-again-to-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers, here are three things to know ahead of Game 2.The Los Angeles Lakers took six games to finish off the Houston Rockets and are predicted …
https://www.si.com/nba/thunder/onsi/3-things-to-know-for-okc…
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Claim 20: “When: May 9, 8:30 p.m. ET”
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Three independent web sources confirm Game 3 is scheduled for May 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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web search NEUTRAL — On Saturday (May 9), the Thunder-Lakers game takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Southern California.Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/sl…
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web search NEUTRAL — As the series shifts to Los Angeles, Shai and Oklahoma City look to stay unbeaten this Playoffs and take a 3-0 lead. LeBron and the Lakers aim to get on the board at home. Thunder/Lakers Game 3 8:30pm…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chet Holmgren is among the players to watch on Saturday, in a game starting at 8:30 p.m. ET, when the Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) play the Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) at Crypto.com Arena. Watch the N…
https://foxsportsradio1340.iheart.com/content/2026-05-09-thu…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.