Reaves, Gilgeous-Alexander Outputs Shape Lakers-Thunder Game 2 Lines
Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series after a 108-90 Game 1 victory. Betting markets emphasize potential improvements from Lakers guard Austin Reaves and Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Observers anticipate elevated offensive contributions from both players.
The Lakers scored 90 points in Game 1, with 53 in the first half and 37 after halftime, while shooting 41% from the floor, 33% from three-point range and 77% from the free-throw line. Reaves logged 36 minutes and finished with eight points on 3-for-16 shooting. Los Angeles bench players combined for 15 points, fewer than Thunder reserve Jared McCain's 12.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points in Game 1, below his 29.5-point prop line for Game 2. The Thunder enter with five playoff wins, including a sweep of the Phoenix Suns completed April 27. Game 1 followed a longer rest for Oklahoma City compared to the Lakers' schedule.
Total points opened at 210.5 for Game 2, with analysts projecting higher scoring if the Lakers approach 95-100 points and Gilgeous-Alexander rebounds. A Thunder victory would extend their series lead to 2-0.
