Oklahoma City Thunders Vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2026: Thunder Dismantle Lakers In Record Rout

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The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a statement win, crushing the LA Lakers 139-96. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander outshone the competition with 28 points, leading a Thunder offense that shot nearly 54% from the field. The night turned from bad to worse for Los Angeles as superstar Luka Doncic exited the game in the third quarter with a left hamstring injury. Isaiah Joe added 20 points off the bench for OKC, who led by as many as 31 at halftime in one of the most lopsided matchups of the season. See best photos below.

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Dončić (77) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City. | Photo: AP/Gerald Leong

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