Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder
· West Semifinals - Game 2Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Thunder -15.5; over/under is 209.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Thunder won the last matchup 108-90 on Wednesday, led by 24 points from Chet Holmgren. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27.
The Thunder are 41-11 in Western Conference games. Oklahoma City ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 44.1 rebounds. Holmgren leads the Thunder with 8.9 boards.
The Lakers are 33-19 in Western Conference play. Los Angeles scores 116.3 points and has outscored opponents by 1.7 points per game.
The Thunder score 119.0 points per game, 4.4 more points than the 114.6 the Lakers give up. The Lakers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.5 fewer made shots on average than the 14.3 per game the Thunder allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points and 6.6 assists for the Thunder. Isaiah Joe is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
James is scoring 20.9 points per game and averaging 6.1 rebounds for the Lakers. Rui Hachimura is averaging 2.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Thunder: 8-2, averaging 120.6 points, 43.8 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.2 points per game.
Lakers: 7-3, averaging 104.8 points, 40.6 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 9.6 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 98.3 points.
INJURIES
: Thunder: Jalen Williams: out (hamstring), Thomas Sorber: out for season (knee).Lakers: Luka Doncic: out (hamstring), Jarred Vanderbilt: day to day (finger).
Regular Season Series
OKC wins series 4-0
Matchup Prediction
Statistics
 LAL |
 OKC |
|
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Streak | W5 |
| 100.0 | Points Against | 102.4 |
| 4-3 | Last Ten Games | 5-0 |
| 116.3 | Points Per Game | 119.0 |
| 50 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 36 | Three Point % | 36 |
| 41.0 | Rebounds Per Game | 44.1 |
| 25.9 | Assists Per Game | 25.8 |
| 4.3 | Blocks Per Game | 5.5 |
| 8.5 | Steals Per Game | 9.7 |
| 0.7 | Team Turnovers Per Game | 0.6 |
| 14.5 | Total Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 |
Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Williams, G | Out | May 6 |
| Thomas Sorber, C | Out | Sep 5 |
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard, G | Day-To-Day | May 7 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt, F | Day-To-Day | May 6 |
| Luka Doncic, G | Out | May 6 |
HOUGame Information
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Capacity:
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
 Phoenix |
45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
 LA Clippers |
42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
 Golden State |
37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
 Sacramento |
22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
2025-26 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma City |
64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
 Denver |
54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
 Minnesota |
49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
 Portland |
42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
 Utah |
22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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