Lakers’  X-factor against Thunder is … Luke Kennard

The Lakers have a Luke Kennard problem.  He defers too much.  Against a Thunder team with the NBA’s top-rated defense, Kennard will be the X-factor in their second-round playoff series. Without Luka Doncic, the Thunder will collapse on LeBron James and Austin Reaves. The Lakers need more from Luke Kennard if they want to defeat...

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May 4, 2026 - 13:04
Lakers’  X-factor against Thunder is … Luke Kennard
The Lakers have a Luke Kennard problem.  He defers too much.  Against a Thunder team with the NBA’s top-rated defense, Kennard will be the X-factor in their second-round playoff series. Without Luka Doncic, the Thunder will collapse on LeBron James and Austin Reaves. The Lakers need more from Luke Kennard if they want to defeat...
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