The Los Angeles Lakers sent a strong message to the rest of the league, dominating the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, 126-99, in the first of two back-to-back meetings in OKC.
The Lakers came out blazing, dropping 42 points in the first quarter and never looking back, building a lead that ballooned to as many as 29 points.
Luka Doncic led the charge with 30 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Austin Reaves added 20 points.
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 6, 2025
LeBron James chipped in 19 points and seven assists in the dominant win.
With the victory, the Lakers improved to 48-30, firming up their grip on the no. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Despite 26 points and nine assists from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder had no answer for L.A.’s early surge. OKC fell to 64-14, though they remain two games ahead of Cleveland for the best record in the NBA.
The two teams are set to meet again in Oklahoma City in two days, with tensions—and playoff implications—running high.
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