Dr. Klapper stops by and gives a Klappervision on Jalen Williams’ Grade 1 hamstring vs Luka’s Grade 2. What’s the difference? He also gets into Joel Embiid’s injuries, Jayson Tatum, and Berg asks him about Jared Vanderbilt's finger dislocation - which prompts an intriguing answer! The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys about limiting alcohol in airports, The Late Show ending soon, and Gary Player’s impressive push-ups. Kap’s Dealer’s Choice, presented by Sellers Advantage, is about Jimmy John's toasting his Turkey Tom without him asking.

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Ball-Knower Mike Trudell stops by and explains what needs to happen for the Lakers to win “a” game - without Luka. How realistic is it? Kap asks Trudell about the idea of Luka potentially returning in the playoffs and whether there is more “hope” than “expectation.” ESPN’s Tim McMahon joins the show live from Oklahoma City and talks about why Luka spoke to the media yesterday, if there’s any way the Lakers can win one game, and whether he thinks Austin Reaves will get the max deal from LA. Dodgers Talk! Berg talks about the Dodgers’ bats coming alive in Houston and Tyler Glasnow leaving the game early.

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The guys start the show off talking about tonight’s Lakers-Thunder Game 2 - and after hearing Luka talk to the media yesterday for the first time since his injury, is it obvious now he’s not coming back? Berg explains why Lakers fans shouldn’t even want Luka to come back at this point - there is no REAL hope of beating OKC! Chris “Geeter” McGee from Spectrum Sportsnet calls in and gives Lakers fans some hope against OKC, starting with just simply winning a quarter! Michelle Smallmon from Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio joins the show and brings up the fun fact that the planet Pluto is in retrograde - and maybe that’s something to help shift the power from OKC to the Lakers!

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Brian Windhorst joins the crew in studio and breaks down the Lakers’ Game 1 loss to OKC. He explains why he’s not discouraged whatsoever after the first game and gives Lakers fans some hope. Windy gives his thoughts on Luka and why he doesn’t anticipate him being back for this series, plus what did he see out of Reaves in his terrible shooting performance? Sedano takes care of one lucky ESPN LA listener’s mother thanks to Burke Williams Spa for Mother’s Day! The crew chooses the best pitch to give their mom a beautiful spa day. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey talks about “Blue Dot Fever” causing big name artists to cancel summer tour dates, Delta airlines cutting free snacks and drinks on short flights, and asks who’s championship ring would they want to own. Kap’s Dealer’s Choice presented by Sellers Advantage is about Ted Turner - RIP to the former Braves owner and TV mogul.

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The guys talk about Austin Reaves missing so many shots and whether they think his playoff performance will impact the Lakers’ decision to sign him to a max deal? Is there anything JJ can do differently to plan for Game 2 that will counter what OKC did in Game 1? Kap dissects LeBron’s postgame comments about shooting with confidence and whether he thinks the team has a lack of confidence or fear of OKC?

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The guys start the show off reacting to last night’s Lakers loss in Game 1 to the OKC Thunder... LeBron carried the load once again, but it wasn’t enough! Is there more hope or fear after that loss? If LeBron gives you a near-perfect performance and you still lose by 18 - does this series end in 4 or 5, or is there a path if the role players wake up? The biggest story was Austin Reaves no-showing - again! He had the worst FG% by any Laker in a playoff game in 35 years! Which one is it - "he's still hurt" or "this is who he really is in the playoffs"?? Dodgers talk! Berg’s 3 things... Ohtani pitched great except for 2 mistakes but the Dodgers didn't give him any run support. Glasnow goes tonight, plus Mookie Betts and Kiké Hernandez injury updates.

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What are the things to watch for in Game 1 that will tell you whether the Lakers can make a series of this - or if OKC is going to run them out of the building? Kappy doesn't feel good about the Lakers on this series. The Lakers need to steal game 1. Are you as confident as Kappy that the Lakers will make it a 7 game series? Time for the Lindsey segment as Bergie pinch hits for Lindsey presented by the Hernandez Wholesale Flooring. And Kappy tells us about gas prices in his Dealer's Choice Segment presented by Seller's Advantage.

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Evan Cohen, Host of Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Joins us from New York City for his weekly visit to talk about the Lakers vs the Thunder series. Do the Lakers have a Chance? and they talk about the rest of the NBA. Also, is he a corn dog guy like Kappy? or is he a robe guy like Sedano? It is time for Sedano to take care of your mom! Thanks to our friends at Burke Williams a lucky caller get a chance to win a Spa experience for their mom. Plus, Shohei Ohtani just won NL Pitcher of the Month and he takes the mound tonight against the Astros but he will not be batting. Bergie tells us why?

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Morales is Back! We begin this morning talking about Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals as the Lakers take on the Thunder. Can the Lakers keep Game 1 competitive enough to matter - or does OKC blow them out? Sedano tells us what the Thunder do defensively to disrupt teams? Kappy is still hopeful but he is now having doubts that the Lakers may not make it a 7 game series. Will the Lakers bring the physicality against OKC? Who is the Lakers primary ball handler? LeBron? Reaves? Plus, Dodgers talk! 3 things with Berg.

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BREAKING NEWS: The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to hire Masai Ujiri as their team president and alternate governor. What does it mean for the Western Conference and the Lakers? Back to Lakers. Is there a realistic strategic path for this roster to beat the Thunder? Do the Lakers need a BIG? What does JJ need from role players in a series where Luka is out and Reaves is still rounding into shape? With No Lindsey here today Bergie steps up to do the Lindsey Segment. We wrap the show with Kappy's Dealers Choice segment brought to you by Seller's advantage.

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