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Lakers one game from exit as Thunder and Cavs win
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108, leading the playoff series 3-0. The Lakers now must overcome a historic challenge to avoid elimination.
Key points
- Oklahoma City Thunder won 131-108 against Los Angeles Lakers
- Thunder lead playoff series 3-0
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points
- Ajay Mitchell added 24 points and 10 assists
- Lakers face historic challenge to avoid elimination
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP in the NBA [Getty Images]
The Oklahoma City Thunder moved to the brink of another Western Conference Finals appearance with a dominant 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to take a commanding lead in the play-offs.
The Lakers now face the daunting task of needing to become the first team in NBA history to overturn a 3-0 deficit.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played his part for the top-seeded Thunder with 23 points and nine assists, but team-mate Ajay Mitchell was generally more accurate in his shooting and added 24 points and 10 assists.
The Lakers had 19 points from 41-year-old LeBron James, but he was not at his best as a team that again competed without the injured Luka Doncic proved unable to stem the tide in a one-sided series.
The Thunder were NBA champions last year and look the team to beat once more. Gilgeous-Alexander had his highest-scoring game of the series despite missing nine of his first 11 shots. His form in the play-offs has been down on his return in the regular season, when he averaged 31.1 points per game.
Q&A
What is the current playoff series status between the Lakers and Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers 3-0.
Who were the standout players in the Thunder vs. Lakers game?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and Ajay Mitchell contributed 24 points and 10 assists for the Thunder.
What must the Lakers achieve to avoid elimination in the playoffs?
The Lakers need to become the first team in NBA history to overcome a 3-0 playoff deficit to avoid elimination.