Lakers Face OKC Thunder Without Luka Doncic

Coach JJ Redick credited center DeAndre Ayton for his instrumental role in the first-round victory and noted he is the player who changes the Lakers' ceiling the most.

With Doncic sidelined, veterans like Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, and Rui Hachimura have also elevated their games. The series begins Tuesday at the Paycom Center. slot-chickenroad.org