The Oklahoma City Thunder, top-seeded for the third consecutive NBA playoffs, dominated the Los Angeles Lakers, winning Game 2 with a score of 125-107, leading the series 2-0. This success is largely attributed to the 2019 trade with the Clippers that brought Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and key draft picks to the Thunder, leading to their current championship contender status. With an impressive postseason and Gilgeous-Alexander likely repeating as MVP, the Thunder are poised for a deep playoff run. Meanwhile, the Clippers’ gambit for Paul George has left them still paying the price for a failed championship pursuit.
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