Andrew Bynum will pay the price for missing an interview session with reporters.

Lakers' Andrew Bynum, Devin Ebanks fined by NBA

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for skipping an interview session with reporters after Tuesday's practice.

Lakers guard Ramon Sessions is fouled by Thunder forward Serge Ibaka on a layup during Game 1 on Monday night in Oklahoma City.

Ramon Sessions inconsistent in postseason

The early image of Ramon Sessions zooming up the court and creating in transition quickly evaporated.

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was upbeat while talking to reporters in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Lakers staying optimistic about Oklahoma City (Web links)

--The Times' Mike Bresnahan explains why Kobe Bryant remained in high spirits following Tuesday's practice.

Lakers need to contest more on Russell Westbrook's jump shooting

Lakers need to contest more on Russell Westbrook's jump shooting

Thunder point guard Derek Fisher is met at the basket by the Lakers front line of (from left) Matt Barnes, Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill during Game 1 on Monday night in Oklahoma City.

Lakers Chat: How do the Lakers bounce back against the Thunder?

Join the chat below as we dissect everything that went wrong in the Lakers' Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City.

Lakers forward Pau Gasol and Metta World Peace talk strategy as they head to the bench during a timeout in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Thunder on Monday night in Oklahoma City.

Pundits believe Lakers have no shot against Thunder (Web links)

We're going to have a live chat at 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions!

Oklahoma City stealing Lakers' thunder as West's top team

Oklahoma City stealing Lakers' thunder as West's top team

Devin Ebanks' ejection is surprising and disappointing

Devin Ebanks' ejection is surprising and disappointing

As the final minutes wound down to an unceremonious blowout, the Lakers' frustration reached the boiling point.

Five things to take from Lakers' 119-90 loss to Thunder

Five things to take from Lakers' 119-90 loss to Thunder

Thunder nearly flawless in routing the Lakers in series opener

Thunder nearly flawless in routing the Lakers in series opener

Metta World Peace will likely earn plenty of boos in Game 1 of the Lakers-Thunder series.

Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Game 1

We'll see if the Lakers run out of gas or if the Thunder show rust. Join the Lakers chat in the jump below.

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