- The Lakers cruised past Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder with a dominant 126:99 win
- Luka Doncic led the way with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the statement victory
- The Lakers held a 22-point lead at halftime and never let the Thunder back into the contest
Key Takeaways:
Los Angeles Lakers earned a commanding victory over the Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 126:99 (42:32, 36:24, 25:21, 23:22) in a regular season NBA clash.
With this success, the Lakers improved to 48 wins and 30 losses, now sitting third in the Western Conference standings with four games remaining in the regular season. For Oklahoma City, it was only the 14th defeat this season, but the team remains untouchable at the top of the West with 64 wins.
Lakers DOMINATE Thunder on the road 126-99 😳
🌟Luka: 30 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
🌟Reaves: 20 PTS, 4 3PM
🌟Bron: 19 PTS, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/JFr109DhBj— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 6, 2025
The Thunder started strongly, taking a 13:10 lead in the opening minutes — their last advantage in the game. The Lakers responded by overturning the score and closing the first quarter with a 10-point lead at 42:32.
The second quarter began with a 7–0 Lakers run, quickly stretching the gap to 20 points at 55:35. The largest lead of the night came later in the quarter when JJ Redick’s side pulled ahead 73:44, creating a 29-point difference. By halftime, the Lakers were comfortably in control at 78:56.
In the second half, Los Angeles maintained its dominance, winning both the third and fourth quarters with scores of 25:21 and 23:22, respectively, sealing the comprehensive 126:99 final score.
Luka Doncic was the driving force for the Lakers with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Austin Reaves added 20 points, while LeBron James recorded 19 points and 7 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring for Oklahoma City with 26 points and 9 assists. Jalen Williams contributed 16, and Chet Holmgren added 10 points.