Thunder Defeat Lakers To Take 2-0 Series Lead

Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Two

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around Marcus Smart #36 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 07, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo: Joshua Gateley / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder used a strong third quarter to take down the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in Game Two in Oklahoma City. OKC trailed by one at halftime and came out of the break to outscore LA 36-22 in the third frame. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren tied with a team-high 22 points for the reigning champions. Ajay Mitchell chipped in 20 points to help the Thunder take a 2-0 series lead. Austin Reaves paced the Lakers with a game-high 31 points while LeBron James finished with 23. The Lakers will host the Thunder in Game Three on Saturday night. Tipoff is set for 7:30 Central.

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