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After suffering a Game 1 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a pivotal Game 2 that could shape the direction of the entire Western Conference semifinal series.
Another loss would leave the Lakers under immense pressure heading back home, while a road win could completely swing momentum in the series.
While much of the focus remains on Luka Doncic and his injury status, attention is also beginning to shift toward what could become a defining offseason for the franchise.
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