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Thunder Rout Lakers 121-92 as Gilgeous-Alexander Sets Tone for 12-1 Start

Short-handed OKC forced 20 turnovers, building a 32-point halftime cushion that spotlighted L.A.'s shaky offense without LeBron.

Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (36) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) reach for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts to a fan during the second quarter of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 30 points and nine assists in three quarters, while Luka Doncic was held to 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
  • Oklahoma City turned 20 Lakers giveaways into 26 points and held Los Angeles without a field goal for nearly eight minutes to open the second quarter for a 70-38 halftime lead.
  • Seven Thunder players scored in double figures, led by Isaiah Joe’s 21 off the bench, as starters rested the fourth quarter.
  • The defending champions won on the second night of a back-to-back despite missing Lu Dort and Jalen Williams, pushing their league-best record to 12-1.
  • The Lakers dropped to 8-4 without LeBron James, who practiced with the South Bay G League earlier in the day, and now visit the Pelicans on Friday before the Bucks on Saturday.