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Thunder rout Lakers 139-96 as Lakers lose starter to left hamstring injury

Oklahoma City dominated from the opening quarter to beat the Lakers 139-96, while the Lakers lost a starter to a left hamstring injury that will be evaluated with an MRI.

Apr 3rd 2026 · United States

Insights

  • Oklahoma City opened 44-21 after one quarter and led 82-51 at halftime in a 139-96 victory over Los Angeles.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the Thunder.
  • Isaiah Joe scored 20 off the bench and Luguentz Dort hit four of four three-pointers in the first quarter.
  • A Lakers starter exited with a left hamstring injury and is scheduled for an MRI the following day.
  • The Thunder improved to 61-16 and maintained a two-game lead atop the Western Conference; Cleveland clinched a playoff spot with a 118-111 win over Golden State.