Lakers try to shake off Game 2 loss

Lakers try to shake off Game 2 loss

By Mike Bresnahan After one of the most heartbreaking defeats in team history, Lakers play back-to-back games against Thunder.

James Harden thrives in hairy situations for Oklahoma City Thunder

By Ben Bolch With a bushy beard and a knack for scoring in the clutch, the NBA's sixth man of the year is becoming the league's newest trendsetter.

Staples Center has a full dance card this weekend

By Diane Pucin With Lakers, Clippers, Kings and cycling scheduled, things are going to be tight.

Lakers give it away to Thunder, 77-75, in Game 2

By Mike Bresnahan Oklahoma City trails by seven with two minutes to play, then scores the last nine points to take a 2-0 series lead.

Kobe Bryant disappears at the end for Lakers

By Bill Plaschke He is not up to the task in the key closing moments of a Game 2 loss at Oklahoma City.

Lakers are getting little production from their point guards

By Mike Bresnahan Ramon Sessions has two points and no assists in 24 minutes and Steve Blake has only five points on one-for-five shooting as Lakers lose Game 2 to the Thunder by two points.