Lakers’ LeBron James On Trailing 0-3 Vs Thunder: ‘We Still Got Life’

BusinessSportsMoneyLakers’ LeBron James On Trailing 0-3 Vs Thunder: ‘We Still Got Life’ByMark Medina,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. NBA reporterFollow AuthorMay 10, 2026, 02:12am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the third quarter of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 05, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES – With a stoic expression and subdued tone, LeBron James showcased the conflicting feelings that surround the Lakers’ current circumstances.They labored through a 131-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday because of the defending NBA champion’s superior depth. They still made the game competitive because of their unyielding fight. That left the Lakers’ star and the entire organization nursing conflicting feelings about the state of the franchise. “I’m not angry or disappointed,” James said. “Obviously, you’re disappointed with the simple fact that you’re down 3-0. But we still got life. That’s all you can ask for. We have to be much better on Monday.”Then, the Lakers will host Game 4 against the Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Never in NBA history has any team ever overcome a 3-0 series deficit. The Lakers became the latest team to avoid such a scenario by beating the Houston Rockets in six games after initially holding a 3-0 first-round series lead. The Lakers have experienced the vast difference in playing without Luka Dončić against the Roc...