Overview
- The Thunder, who won 125-107 on Thursday, now lead the series 2-0 as it shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Saturday.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren scored 22 each, Ajay Mitchell added 20, and Jaren McCain chipped in 18 to highlight Oklahoma City’s balance.
- Austin Reaves scored 31 and LeBron James had 23 in his 300th playoff game, but Los Angeles’ turnovers mounted and three Lakers reached five fouls, stalling a late push.
- Luka Dončić remained out with a left hamstring strain, Jarred Vanderbilt sat with a splinted right pinky and is day-to-day, and Luke Kennard was available.
- Oklahoma City is 6-0 this postseason and even built its decisive third-quarter run while Gilgeous-Alexander sat with foul trouble, reflecting a bench that has covered for Jalen Williams’ injury.