Trending Now - Holmgren Shines as Thunder Dominate Lakers in Game 1
WHO:
The New York Times - Ajay Mitchell started in place of the injured Jalen Williams for the Thunder.
NBA - Lakers coach JJ Redick stated, “You can make mistakes. Basketball’s a game full of mistakes. There’s just too many tonight. We’ve got to clean that up.”
NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault stated, “Every game’s unwritten... Everything before the game doesn’t matter, and everything after the game doesn’t matter.”
NBA - Lakers coach JJ Redick mentioned, “You’re playing the world champs, your margin for error in terms of mistakes is not that high.”
SOURCE SPORTS - Chet Holmgren scored a team-high 24 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The New York Times - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell also contributed to the Thunder's scoring.
The New York Times - LeBron James scored a game-high 27 points for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The New York Times - The Lakers were without injured guard Luka Dončić.
WHAT:
The New York Times - Chet Holmgren had six dunks during the game.
NBA - The Lakers' backup Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a finger injury to the small finger on his right hand, which is his non-shooting hand.
NBA - The Lakers scored fewer than 100 points for the fourth consecutive game.
NBA - The Thunder's reserves outscored the Lakers' bench 34-15.
NBA - Austin Reaves shot 3-for-16 and was 0-for-5 on three-point attempts.
NBA - LeBron James shot 12-for-17 in the game.
NBA - Rui Hachimura scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
NBA - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had six turnovers in the game, his most since Game 6 of the previous year's NBA Finals.
NBA - The Lakers turned the ball over 17 times during the game.
The New York Times - Chet Holmgren had six field-goal attempts and four free-throw attempts early in the game.
NBA - The Thunder's nine offensive rebounds led to a 21-11 edge in second-chance points, with Holmgren contributing three offensive rebounds.
NBA - The Lakers' backup Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a painful finger injury to his right hand during the game.
NBA - The Lakers scored fewer than 100 points for the fourth consecutive game.
NBA - Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
NBA - Chet Holmgren had six dunks during the game.
NBA - Jared McCain scored 12 points for the Thunder, all on 3-pointers.
NBA - The Lakers shot 41.7% from the field and 10-for-30 on three-point attempts.
NBA - Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart were a combined 7-for-31 from the field and 2-for-13 on three-pointers.
NBA - LeBron James shot 12-for-17 in the game.
NBA - Rui Hachimura scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
NBA - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had six turnovers in the game, his most since Game 6 of the previous year's NBA Finals.
NBA - The Lakers' backup Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a finger injury during the game.
NBA - Chet Holmgren recorded a game-high 12 rebounds and a game-high three blocks in addition to his 24 points.
NBA - The Thunder's reserves outscored the Lakers' bench 34-15.
NBA - Austin Reaves shot 3-for-16 and was 0-for-5 on three-point attempts.
SOURCE SPORTS - The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90.
The New York Times - The Thunder secured a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.
The New York Times - The Thunder shot 49.4 percent from the field, 43.3 percent from the 3-point line, and 91.7 percent from the free-throw line.
The New York Times - The Lakers turned the ball over 17 times during the game.
WHERE:
SOURCE SPORTS - The game took place in Oklahoma City.
The New York Times - Game 2 is set to take place in Oklahoma City.
WHEN:
NBA - Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
The New York Times - Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday night.
WHY:
NBA - Coach JJ Redick stated, “You can make mistakes. Basketball’s a game full of mistakes. There’s just too many tonight. We’ve got to clean that up.”
The New York Times - Coach JJ Redick expressed confidence in the Lakers' ability to execute despite being underdogs.
HOW:
NBA - The Thunder's nine offensive rebounds led to a 21-11 edge in second-chance points, with Holmgren contributing three offensive rebounds.
NBA - The Thunder had nine offensive rebounds, leading to a 21-11 edge in second-chance points.
The New York Times - The Thunder took the lead for good with 38 seconds remaining in the first quarter.
The New York Times - The Lakers' coach discussed the importance of limiting Thunder scoring runs during practice.
(UPDATED May 7, 2026 13:28 UTC)
In a recent game, Chet Holmgren showcased his athleticism with six dunks, while the Lakers struggled offensively, scoring fewer than 100 points for the fourth straight game. Backup Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a finger injury on his non-shooting hand, and the Thunder's bench outperformed the Lakers' reserves, scoring 34 to 15. Looking ahead, Game 2 is set for Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 11:35 UTC)
In a recent NBA matchup, Chet Holmgren made an impact with six field-goal attempts and four free-throw attempts, helping the Thunder secure a significant advantage in second-chance points with a total of 21-11, thanks to his three offensive rebounds. Meanwhile, the Lakers faced challenges as backup Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a painful finger injury to his right hand, and the team scored fewer than 100 points for the fourth consecutive game. Looking ahead, Game 2 is set to take place on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 07:48 UTC)
In a recent NBA matchup, Chet Holmgren showcased his athleticism with six dunks, while Jared McCain contributed 12 points for the Thunder, all from three-point range. The Lakers struggled with their shooting, hitting 41.7% from the field and going 10-for-30 on three-pointers, as LeBron James excelled with a shooting performance of 12-for-17 and Rui Hachimura added 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting. Coach JJ Redick acknowledged the team's challenges, stating, “You can make mistakes. Basketball’s a game full of mistakes. There’s just too many tonight. We’ve got to clean that up.”
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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 04:12 UTC)
In a recent NBA matchup, Ajay Mitchell stepped in for the injured Jalen Williams as the Thunder faced off against the Lakers. Lakers coach JJ Redick acknowledged the team's struggles, noting that mistakes were abundant and emphasized the need for improvement. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded six turnovers, his highest since Game 6 of last year's NBA Finals, while the Thunder capitalized on their nine offensive rebounds to secure a significant advantage in second-chance points.
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(UPDATED May 6, 2026 17:27 UTC)
In a recent NBA matchup, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault emphasized the importance of focusing on the present, stating, “Every game’s unwritten... Everything before the game doesn’t matter, and everything after the game doesn’t matter.” Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with an impressive performance, recording a game-high 24 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, while the Thunder's reserves outscored the Lakers' bench 34 to 15. Meanwhile, Lakers player Austin Reaves struggled with his shooting, going just 3-for-16 and missing all five of his three-point attempts.
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(UPDATED May 6, 2026 15:46 UTC)
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108 to 90, taking a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals, with Chet Holmgren leading the team with 24 points. LeBron James scored a game-high 27 points for the Lakers, who struggled with 17 turnovers and were without injured guard Luka Dončić. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday night in Oklahoma City, where Coach JJ Redick remains confident in his team's ability to execute despite being the underdogs.