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OKC Thunder to face Lakers in 2026 NBA playoffs Round 2 series
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs after both teams advanced from their respective first-round matchups.
Key points
- Oklahoma City Thunder will face Los Angeles Lakers in Round 2
- Lakers advanced past Houston Rockets in Game 6
- Thunder swept Phoenix Suns in Round 1
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Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court as Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
After four days of waiting around, the Oklahoma City Thunder have finally learned their Round 2 opponent in the 2026 NBA playoffs. They will face the Los Angeles Lakers after they advanced past the Houston Rockets with a 98-78 Game 6 win on Friday.
The Thunder completed another Round 1 sweep with a Game 4 win over the Phoenix Suns this past Monday. Since then, they've seen the Lakers and Rockets fight it out. After Los Angeles went up 3-0, Houston rattled off two straight wins to make things a little interesting.
Alas, the Lakers closed things out on the road. LeBron James had 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Ru Hachimura had 21 points and six rebounds. Austin Reaves finished with 15 points and three rebounds. Houston shot an ugly 35% from the field.
Q&A
Who won the Lakers vs. Rockets game that determined the Thunder's next opponent?
The Los Angeles Lakers won the decisive Game 6 against the Houston Rockets with a score of 98-78.
What was the outcome of the Thunder's first-round playoff series?
The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a sweep of the Phoenix Suns in their first-round playoff series.
When will the Thunder play the Lakers in the 2026 NBA playoffs?
The specific date for the Thunder's matchup against the Lakers in the second round has not been announced yet.