The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally learned their Round 2 opponent in the 2026 NBA playoffs. They will face the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Thunder completed another ho-hum Round 1 sweep in their Game 4 win over the Phoenix Suns this past Monday. Since then, the reigning NBA champions have had time to rest. After a few days of being in the unknown, they finally penciled in the Lakers as their next opponent.
Going up 3-0, the Lakers closed things out in a 98-78 Game 6 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday. The latter won two straight games to make things interesting. But LeBron James led his squad to the Round 1 series win on the road.
Remains to be seen when Luka Doncic and Jalen Williams suit up for the Round 2 matchup. Both are dealing with hamstring strains. Regardless, the Thunder will enter as the heavy favorite to beat the Lakers. Here's a look at the NBA playoff series schedule:
Game 1: Lakers vs. Thunder
• Tuesday, May 5, at Oklahoma City
Game 2: Lakers vs. Thunder
• Thursday, May 7, at Oklahoma City
Game 3: Thunder vs. Lakers
• Saturday, May 9, at Los Angeles
Game 4: Thunder vs. Lakers
• Monday, May 11, at Los Angeles
Game 5: Lakers vs. Thunder*
• Wednesday, May 13, at Oklahoma City
Game 6: Thunder vs. Lakers*
• Saturday, May 16, at Los Angeles
Game 7: Lakers vs. Thunder*
• Monday, May 18, at Oklahoma City
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Here is the full Lakers vs. Thunder 2026 NBA playoffs Round 2 schedule
