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LAKERS 99, THUNDER 96 — Here's our Game 3 coverage from the Thunder-Lakers series. Remember to follow us on Twitter at @NewsOKThunder and like us on Facebook to get all of this throughout the day. Looking for Game 1 coverage? It's here. Need Game 2 stories? They're here. 

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Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook (0) shoots over Los Angeles' Pau Gasol (16) during Game 3 in the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs between the L.A. Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Friday, May 18, 2012. Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman

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Pre-game:

OKC Thunder shatters local TV ratings record in Game 2 of Lakers series Q&A with Lakers assistant coach Quin Snyder  Thunder wants to get back to triple digits The Thunder's versatility and variety of methods have been on display during its 6-0 playoff roll James Harden, Russell Westbrook going back to Cali

Post-game:

Box score Tramel: Kobe Bryant hogged the ball. Kevin Durant didn't. Free throws help Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3 Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy shine during Game 3 Sights and sounds from Game 3 Quotable Report card World Peace in another skirmish OKC Thunder Q&A: Kendrick Perkins says 'I'm fine, but I ain't fine'

Blogs:

Is Kevin Durant the new Closer King? Checking in with Kendrick Perkins Don't believe everything you hear, fans

Photo/video:

Game 3 photos Thunder Cover: The last minutes Thunder Insider: Round 2 Press Row: We Pick 'Em - Thunder Fashions Press Row: Barkley vs. the Thunder

Live chats:

Game 3 Live Chat Power Lunch Chat with Jenni Carlson Power Lunch Chat with Mike Sherman

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