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MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Miami Heat during the first half at Kaseya Center on December 04, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will continue their series with the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
They lost Game 1 (on Tuesday) by a score of 108-90.
LeBron James finished the loss with 27 points, four rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 12/17 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.
Lakers Star LeBron James On Verge Of History
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.
During Game 2, James will make incredible history by becoming the only player to appear in 300 career NBA playoff games.
The NBA wrote (via X): “Playoff game NUMBER 300 for LeBron tonight! 🤯 The NBA’s all-time leader in postseason games played and his Lakers take on OKC in Game 2 at 9:30pm/et on Prime.”
James is in his eighth season playing for the Lakers after signing with the franchise during the summer of 2018.
At 41, the future Hall of Famer finished the 2025-26 regular season with averages of 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 31.7% from three-point range in 60 games.
Real App wrote (after Game 1): “LeBron James is the oldest player ever to have a playoff game with 25+ PTS on 70%+ FG.”
LeBron James is the oldest player ever to have a playoff game with 25+ PTS on 70%+ FG.
Looking At The Lakers
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against against the Houston Rockets d3q in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs 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 have played well despite being without Luka Doncic (and Austin Reaves recently returning).
Nearly everyone is predicting the Lakers to lose their series with OKC, but having James on the floor will give them a chance against anyone.
Underdog wrote: “LeBron James has totaled 153 dunks since turning 40 years old That’s more than Derrick Rose had in his entire career (119)”
LeBron James has totaled 153 dunks since turning 40 years old
That’s more than Derrick Rose had in his entire career (119)
In Game 1, James was the only player on the Lakers to put up 20+ points.
Rui Hachimura finished with 18 points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block while shooting 7/13 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Games 3 and 4 of the series will be in Los Angeles (on Saturday and Monday).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar