The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on May 5, 2026, at Paycom Center. Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 points and 6 assists. The Lakers were led by LeBron James with 27 points and 8 assists, but the Thunder's balanced attack proved too much.
According to verified NBA statistics, the Thunder shot 48% from the field and 38% from three-point range, while the Lakers shot 45% and 32% respectively. The Thunder also outrebounded the Lakers 48-42 and forced 14 turnovers. Game 2 is scheduled for May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Oddsmakers have listed the Thunder as 4.5-point favorites for Game 2, with the over/under set at 218.5 points. The Thunder are now +600 to win the NBA championship, while the Lakers are +1200, according to verified sportsbook data.
