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Overview
- Oklahoma City closed out a 115-110 win to sweep Los Angeles 4-0 on Monday, extending the Thunder’s playoff start to 8-0 and booking a spot in the Western Conference Final.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Ajay Mitchell added 28, and Chet Holmgren’s late dunk put OKC back in front in the final minute of Game 4.
- The Lakers had chances in the closing seconds as LeBron James missed a short floater and Austin Reaves missed a potential tying three.
- James, 41, finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds and said he will rest and reflect with family before deciding his next step as a free agent.
- The Thunder, last season’s NBA champions, now wait for the Spurs–Timberwolves series winner, which is tied 2-2, to determine their West Final opponent.