On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder (in OKC).
The Lakers lost by a score of 125-107.
LeBron James finished with 23 points, two rebounds, six assists and three steals while shooting 9/18 from the field and 1/4 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To LeBron’s Performance
GettyShai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 05, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Skip Bayless: “LeBron played exceptionally well tonight. Longevity GOAT. Hanging on to 9th on my all-time ranking.”
Real App: “LeBron James tonight: 23 PTS 6 AST 3 STL He has the 5th most 20-PT games this postseason.”
Esfandiar Baraheni: “Must be so bizarre for LeBron to be on the other side of a dynasty”
Daniel Starkand: “LeBron James’ whistle has been baffling for the last 23 years, guess it’s not a surprise at this point.”
@DamienPetersNBA: “LeBron James is still better than Austin Reaves in the playoffs but Lakers fans want him to take the minimum and re-sign Reaves for max money⦔
@SleeperLakers: “Lebron gets no foul call then Mitchell on the other end gets the immediate whistle from the refs Iâm so done man..”
@theblockspot: “The best thing about this Lakers team is they just refuse to quit. Thatâs because they have the greatest leader in basketball history⦠LeBron James.”
@UnderdogNBA: “LeBron James is the first player in NBA history with 300 playoff games played. Only 9 other players have reached 200 playoff games played.”
@LakersDailyCom: “LeBron growing increasingly frustrated that they can’t even get him the ball. Maybe just have him bring it up?”
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers works against Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 05, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
James is in his eighth season playing for the Lakers (and 23rd in the NBA).
He has won one title during his time with the franchise (2020).
Looking Ahead For Lakers
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws chalk prior to Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The Lakers are coming off a series where they beat the Houston Rockets in six games.
They are now in an 0-2 hole against the Thunder with Games 3 and 4 in Los Angeles (on Saturday and Monday).
Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 22 points and nine rebounds.
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