“Lakers or the Warriors will beat the Thunder”: NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal make big call for playoffs first-round

NBA’s legendary star Shaquille O'Neal has made a big prediction about the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.

Both sides are having a tough campaign as they are currently placed in the ninth and 10th positions in the Western Conference.

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The Lakers are currently sitting on the ninth position with 36 wins and 31 defeats whereas the Warriors are sitting on the 10th position with 34 wins and 31 defeats.

O'Neal, while talking on TNT, made a prediction that either of those two sides will be an in-form Oklahoma City Thunder side if they meet in the first round of the playoffs. “The Lakers or the Warriors will beat the Thunder if they meet in the first round,” said the 52-year-old.

The Thunder are currently placed in the second position in the Western Conference table with 46 wins and 20 defeats this season. They have won four out of their last five matches.

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On the other hand, the Lakers have won three out of their last five matches whereas the Warriors have won just two out of their last five encounters.

The Lakers and Warriors will now set to face each other in a mouthwatering clash at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday.