TST Images: Thunder defeat Lakers, 123-87, at Crypto.com Arena

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives towards the rim during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

LOS ANGELES – The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 123-87, at Crypto.com Arena on April 7, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Jordan Teller was there to capture the following TST Images.

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol greets fans before an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Former Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol greets fans before an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

The Los Angeles Lakers huddle before an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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The Los Angeles Lakers huddle before an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball over Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball over Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives towards the rim during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives towards the rim during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Chet Holmgren #7 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Luke Kennard #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Chet Holmgren #7 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

The NCAA National Champion UCLA Bruins Women’s Basketball team is honored on the floor during an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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The NCAA National Champion UCLA Bruins Women’s Basketball team is honored on the floor during an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Drew Timme #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Drew Timme #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reach for the ball during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reach for the ball during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball over Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball over Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives towards the rim against Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives towards the rim against Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reach for a loose ball during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reach for a loose ball during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

LeBron James #23 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers smile on the bench during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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LeBron James #23 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers smile on the bench during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder lays the ball up during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday April 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.