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OKC Thunder continue to shut off Austin Reaves in Game 1 win over Lakers
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Austin Reaves struggled offensively, unable to compensate for Luka Doncic's absence.
Key points
- Thunder won Game 1 against Lakers 108-90
- Austin Reaves struggled offensively
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points
- LeBron James had 27 points and 6 assists
- Luka Doncic's absence affected Lakers' performance
Oklahoma City ThunderLos Angeles LakersAustin ReavesShai Gilgeous-Alexander
May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
At this point, Austin Reaves must feel haunted anytime he's inside Paycom Center. It's been pure bad vibes this year when the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers squared off. That has continued into their NBA playoff Round 2 series.
The Thunder came away with a 108-90 Game 1 win over the Lakers. It took a little longer than anticipated, but the reigning NBA champions turned this into another ho-hum victory. What makes this even more impressive is that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked human with 18 points and seven turnovers.
None of it mattered. The Thunder clamped down on the Lakers' offense. While LeBron James had a retro outing with 27 points and six assists, Austin Reaves couldn't pick up the slack of Luka Doncic's absence to make things interesting down the stretch.
Q&A
What was the score of Game 1 between the Thunder and Lakers?
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 108-90.
How did Austin Reaves perform in Game 1 of the playoffs?
Austin Reaves struggled in Game 1, failing to significantly contribute to the Lakers' offense.
Who were the standout players in the Thunder vs. Lakers Game 1?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 18 points, while LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points.
What impact did Luka Doncic's absence have on the Lakers in Game 1?
Luka Doncic's absence left a gap in the Lakers' offense, which Austin Reaves could not fill during the game.