Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2026: Gilgeous-Alexander Spearhead Thunder’s Sensational Win

MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 28 points and Isaiah Joe provided a spark with 20 points off the bench to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a massive 139-96 win over the LA Lakers. The Thunder’s defence stifled Luka Doncic, holding him to just 12 points before he exited with a hamstring injury. Lu Dort set the tone early with 14 first-quarter points, helping OKC build an 82-51 halftime lead in what became one of the worst losses in Lakers franchise history. See best photos below.

Updated on: 3 April 2026 5:38 pm

Published at: 3 April 2026 5:38 pm

Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers nba basketball-Brandin Podziemski

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) celebrates after teammate forward Gui Santos scored against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers nba basketball-Dennis Schroder

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder shoots against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers nba basketball-James Harden

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) shoots against Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers nba basketball-Jarrett Allen

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, middle, drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) and center Kristaps Porzingis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden, right, drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers nba basketball-Max Strus

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, right, drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard LJ Cryer during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers nba basketball-Evan Mobley

Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Gui Santos (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Golden State Warriors Vs Cleveland Cavaliers nba basketball-Donovan Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, defends against a shot by Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco. | Photo: AP/Jeff Chiu