James led the Lakers through the playoffs without Luka Dončić, while Austin Reaves missed most of the first round.

LeBron James faces a potential playoff exit as the Oklahoma City defense continues to stifle the four-time NBA champion.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals. Here are three things to know.

LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the series.

No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit, and the Los Angeles Lakers aren't expected to change that in the Western Conference semifin

The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a precarious situation in their Western Conference semifinals matchup. After struggling to contain a highly efficient and athletic Oklahoma City Thunder squad, the purple and gold have been forced to confront a much steeper challenge than they faced in the previous round against the Houston Rockets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder outplayed the Luka Doncic-less Lakers (hamstring) from start to finish on Tuesday night and secured a series-opening 108-90 home victory. If the Lakers’ playoff run ends in the Western Conference Semifinals, it’s likely the organization will endure a productive offseason.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic admitted Wednesday that he still does not know when he will return to the court as he recovers from a Grade 2 hamstring strain that has sidelined him since early April.