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NBA : Oklahoma City Thunder win Game 1 against the Lakers

NBA : Oklahoma City Thunder win Game 1 against the Lakers

The flow of the score throughout the game

The Thunder won the game 108-90. The California side opened with the first seven points of the night. LeBron James drove that early surge. Oklahoma City then seized control.

The margin stayed steady at halftime, with the score at 61-53. The bench rotations changed the game in the third quarter. LeBron James’ spell on the sideline helped the Thunder stretch the lead to 84-72. Early in the final period, Jared McCain knocked down several three-pointers. The gap quickly blew out to 20 points.

Statistical review of the Los Angeles players Los Angeles Lakers logo

LeBron James finished with 27 points in this game. He shot 12-for-17 from the field, had 6 assists and turned it over 2 times. Deandre Ayton was involved in the offense around the rim.

Austin Reaves had a quieter night. He scored 8 points. He made 3 shots from 16 attempts. He also coughed up the ball 4 times. The team’s numbers show 17 turnovers in all. The Lakers gave up 21 second-chance points. Their three-point shooting finished at 33 %.

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The Thunder’s individual performances Oklahoma City Thunder logo

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 18 points. He had not scored fewer than 20 points since the start of the 2025/2026 season. He was awarded three free throws. The stat sheet also shows 7 turnovers for him.

The offence came from elsewhere. Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell provided the scoring through the game. The team’s defence kept the opposition’s shooting percentage down right to the end.

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  • Clément Bichon

    As a sports business student, I aspire to gain more experience in the sector. I am curious, sociable, and above all passionate about sports!


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