Holmgren, Gilgeous-Alexander Score 22 as Thunder Beat the Lakers to Go up 2-0 Lead in the West Semis
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell each scored at least 20 points as OKC stayed unbeaten in the postseason.
- On Thursday, May 7, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 at Paycom Center, securing a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal.
- Short-Handed Los Angeles faced mounting challenges as forward Jarred Vanderbilt missed the game with a finger injury, while LeBron James appeared to favor his right hip during the contest.
- Oklahoma City's bench combined for 48 points, led by Ajay Mitchell with 20 points and Jared McCain with 18 off the bench, overwhelming Los Angeles's limited rotation support.
- Game 3 shifts to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 9, where Lakers coach JJ Redick must find adjustments to neutralize Oklahoma City's momentum before the series returns to Oklahoma City.
- Redick previously dubbed the Thunder "one of the greatest teams ever in NBA history," and Los Angeles faces a steep uphill battle to overcome the higher-seeded team on their home court.
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They defeated the Lakers 125-107 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals.
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