Overview
- Oklahoma City beat Los Angeles 108-90 in Tuesday’s series opener in OKC, with Chet Holmgren posting 24 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks.
- The Thunder’s bench outscored the Lakers’ reserves 34-15, highlighting a depth gap that tilted the game after halftime.
- Austin Reaves, still working back from an oblique strain, shot 3-for-16 for eight points as LeBron James’ 27 on 12-of-17 shooting lacked needed support.
- Los Angeles remains without leading scorer Luka Dončić because of a Grade 2 hamstring strain, and Jarred Vanderbilt exited with a dislocated right pinky that leaves his status unclear.
- Despite holding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 18 points, the Thunder stayed perfect this postseason and carry a 1-0 lead into Thursday’s Game 2.