What is lakers - thunder?

The Lakers–Thunder rivalry is a rivalry between two NBA teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The rivalry has been fueled by several factors, including playoff matchups, the longstanding rivalry between the Lakers and Thunder's predecessor, the Seattle SuperSonics, and the somewhat contentious relationship between Lakers star Kobe Bryant and Thunder star Kevin Durant.

The Lakers and Thunder have faced each other in the playoffs multiple times, including in the Western Conference Finals in 2010 and 2012, both of which the Lakers won. However, the Thunder have had the upper hand in recent years, eliminating the Lakers from the playoffs in 2013 and 2014.

The rivalry between the Lakers and the Thunder's predecessor, the SuperSonics, dates back to the 1970s and 80s, when both teams were in the Western Conference's Pacific Division. The rivalry was intensified by several contentious playoff matchups, most notably in 1978 and 1980.

The rivalry between Bryant and Durant also added fuel to the fire, with the two stars trading barbs and competing fiercely on the court. However, with Bryant's retirement in 2016, the intensity of the rivalry has subsided somewhat.