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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass between Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) and forward Marvin Bagley III, right, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Thunder, Pacers and Timberwolves look to stay focused after lopsided playoff-opening wins

The Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves will try to avoid complacency when they return to action on Tuesday after dominating their first-round playoff series openers.
 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic watches his 3-point shot go in during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves

 
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, left, dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)

Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, celebrates from the bench after the Lakers scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, April 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luka and the Lakers believe they can win a championship after wrapping up the Pacific title

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, dunks as Houston Rockets center Jock Landale defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luka scores 39 points, Lakers wrap up Pacific title and No. 3 seed with win over resting Rockets

 

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers G Austin Reaves sidelined by right calf injury in first quarter vs. Clippers

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shake hands before an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luka Doncic’s Mavericks reunion was ‘so weird.’ He still gets a triple-double and a W for the Lakers

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, looks to pass the ball between Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan, right, and guard Anfernee Simons during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102

 
Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Pritchard’s 28 points, Tatum’s triple-double power Celtics past 76ers 124-104

 
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, center, is contested by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Hornets stun Lakers 100-97 after Luka struggles and LeBron misses 2 late shots to tie it

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Luka Doncic frustrated by his rough shooting game, but the Lakers believe he’ll find his rhythm soon

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Lauri Markkanen scores 32 points to lead Jazz past Lakers 131-119

 
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots between San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) and guard De'Aaron Fox (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jayson Tatum scores 32 points to help the Celtics beat the Spurs

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, touches hands with teammate forward LeBron James during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Doncic a winner in Lakers debut, 132-113 over Jazz

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic gestures as he comes back in during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Luka Doncic makes his Lakers debut and quickly connects with LeBron James in a 132-113 win over Utah

 
Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) is guarded by Houston Rockets center Steven Adams during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Anthony Davis scores 26 in Mavericks debut, leaves with injury in win over Rockets

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, dunks as Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Austin Reaves enters hallowed Lakers territory with his 45-point barrage against the Pacers

 
CORRECTS ID TO AARON NESMITH NOT LEBRON JAMES Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Austin Reaves scores a career-high 45, and the Lakers shock the Pacers 124-117 without LeBron, Luka

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, and forward LeBron James (23) look on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

LeBron scores 42 points and overcomes Steph’s 37 in the Lakers’ 120-112 victory over the Warriors

 
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is trapped by Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Mavericks hold off Celtics 127-120

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, sits next to forward LeBron James on the bench before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

LeBron scores 26, and the Lakers thrash the Clippers 122-97 with Luka Doncic watching on the bench

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, and forward LeBron James laugh on the bench during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

LeBron is stunned by Lakers’ trade of Anthony Davis, but he calls Luka Doncic ‘my favorite player’

 
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic speaks during an introductory NBA basketball press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

When will Luka Doncic debut with the Lakers? Soon, but not before his calf strain is totally healed

 
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) follows through on a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

LeBron triple-double leads Lakers over Knicks 128-112

 
New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) defends Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

LeBron James has a triple-double and another win at Madison Square Garden as Lakers beat Knicks

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, top left, dunks over Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Lakers top Hornets for 4th straight win

 
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) guards against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight win

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, dunks as Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves propel Lakers to 117-96 victory over Celtics

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James makes a layup against the Washington Wizards during the first half on an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr.)

LeBron has a triple-double 1 day after cheering on Buckeyes in Atlanta. Lakers beat Wizards 111-88

 
Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin (13) defends New York Knicks guard Miles McBride during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson carry Knicks to a win over the Nets

 
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, right ,drives toward the basket as Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Austin Reaves scores a career-high 38 points as Lakers hold on for 102-101 victory over Nets

 
Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards (5) gestures after making a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Edwards leads Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over Knicks

 
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is pressured by Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Hachimura and Davis help Lakers end 3-game skid with a 117-108 win over the Heat

 
Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George, left, goes up for a shot against New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Knicks beat 76ers in OT

 
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, right,, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Lakers lose to Spurs 126-102 in their 1st game back after wildfire postponements

 
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