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Thunder Rout Lakers 121-92 as Gilgeous-Alexander Powers League-Best Start

Oklahoma City’s swarming defense converted mistakes into separation that underscored the champs’ early-season edge.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 8: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Paycom Center on April 8, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Oklahoma City improved to 12-1 with a 121-92 home win over Los Angeles, dropping the Lakers to 8-4.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 30 points and nine assists in three quarters; he also tied Russell Westbrook for the second-most 30-point games in Thunder history, per Daily Thunder.
  • The Thunder held the Lakers without a field goal for nearly eight minutes to open the second quarter and led 70-38 at halftime.
  • Los Angeles committed 20 turnovers as Luka Dončić was limited to 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting, while Isaiah Joe provided 21 points off the Thunder bench.
  • LeBron James did not play due to right sciatica after practicing earlier with the South Bay Lakers, and Dončić declined to discuss Dallas’ firing of GM Nico Harrison, saying he is focused on the Lakers.