Thunder Beat Lakers In Game One

Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game One

Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 05, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo: Joshua Gateley / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images

The reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder opened the Western Conference semifinals with a 108-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Paycom Center. Chet Holmgren led the way for OKC with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell chipped in 18 points apiece as the Thunder took a 1-0 series lead. LeBron James paced LA with a game-high 27 points. The Thunder will host the Lakers for Game Two on Thursday.

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