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Stopping LeBron James has been a tough task for NBA teams over the past 23 years, and the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t about to start spitting into the wind when it comes to containing LeBron.
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My Lakers vs. Thunder predictions for Game 2 see OKC giving LBJ the green light, while making sure no one else in Purple and Gold is causing too much havoc.
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Lakers vs Thunder Game 2 prediction
Lakers vs Thunder best bet: LeBron James Over 21.5 points (-115)
LeBron James got whatever he wanted in Game 1, finishing with 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting.
The bulk of those buckets came at the rim against a seemingly impenetrable Oklahoma City Thunder interior defense. But what if that’s what OKC wants?
James drew defense from Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, and the Thunder didn’t bother bringing doubles at all. Allowing James to score 27 points isn’t going to put a dent in things if the other Los Angeles Lakers can’t contribute. And they didn’t, with the rest of the team shooting just 34% from the field with 15 turnovers.
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Game 2 forecasts call for 21+ points from James.
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LeBron James still scored 27 points despite his Game 1 usage plummeting to 22.1%. That’s down from 30.9% in Round 1. He shot just 17 FGAs Tuesday after putting up 20+ attempts in four of the six games vs. Houston. Expect more activity from James in Game 2.
Lakers vs Thunder Game 2 same-game parlay
The Thunder won with ease in Game 1, and that was after an extended layoff between rounds. Oklahoma City has shaken off the rust and will run the Lakers out of the gym in Game 2, with L.A. lacking the firepower and interior scoring to hang with the champs.
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Chet Holmgren is a matchup nightmare for the Lakers. The 7-footer runs the floor in transition, moves well without the ball, and knocks down looks from long range. Holmgren is forecasted for 17+ points on Thursday.
Lakers vs Thunder SGP
LeBron James Over 21.5 points
Chet Holmgren Over 16.5 points
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