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Thunder Charge Past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for Another Blowout in the Champs' 7-0 Playoff Run

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Crypto.com Arena, holding a commanding 2-0 series lead.
The Lakers remain without star Luka Doncic due to a left hamstring strain sustained April 2, while the Thunder extend their undefeated postseason run at 6-0 with 18-point victories in Games 1 and 2.
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has shot over 56.5% from three in the second round, yet coach JJ Redick said LeBron James gets the "worst whistle" of any star after Game 2 officiating concerns.
A Thunder victory tonight secures a 3-0 series lead—a deficit no NBA team has overcome in playoff history—while a Lakers win forces a Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, May 13.
Oddsmakers favor Oklahoma City at-165 to win the NBA title, with the Western Conference semifinals continuing Monday, May 11, when Game 4 tips off in Los Angeles.

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Thunder Beat Lakers for Third Time and Continue Flawless Playoff Run

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder has won all seven games in the NBA playoffs. On Saturday, the Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, thanks to a strong second half.

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Boston Globe

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Thunder charge past Lakers in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run - The Boston Globe

Oklahoma City is the NBA’s sixth defending champion to start 7-0 in the following postseason.

3 hours ago·Boston, United States

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Los Angeles Times

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Lakers drop Game 3 to Thunder; now one loss from elimination

The Lakers let another halftime lead slip away in the second half on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Game 4 is Monday night.

4 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

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OKC improves to 7-0 after blitzing L.A. in Game 3

The Thunder improved to 7-0 in the playoffs after running away from the Lakers in the third quarter of Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead.

4 hours ago·United States

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Oklahoma City 131, L.A. Lakers 108

OKLAHOMA CITY (131)

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Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs' 7-0 playoff run

Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second round.

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