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Thunder Rout Lakers 121–92 as Gilgeous-Alexander Leads OKC to 12–1 Start

Relentless defense turned 20 Lakers turnovers into a runaway.

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

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 30 points and nine assists in three quarters, with Isaiah Joe adding 21 off the bench as Oklahoma City cruised at home.
  • Los Angeles went nearly eight minutes without a field goal in the second quarter and trailed 70-38 at halftime as Oklahoma City piled up 26 points off giveaways.
  • Luka Dončić, returning from a calf contusion and finger sprain, was limited to 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting with four turnovers.
  • The result pushed the defending champions to a league-best 12-1 record, dropping the Lakers to 8-4 with LeBron James still sidelined after practicing earlier with the G League affiliate.
  • The game aired on ESPN but was unavailable to YouTube TV subscribers because of a Disney carriage dispute, with alternative streaming via Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and the ESPN app.