Ajay Mitchell shines in the playoffs as the Thunder easily defeat the Lakers.

May 10th - In Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108, taking a 3-0 lead in the series.

In this game, Ajay Mitchell, who came off the bench, had a playoff masterpiece, contributing 24 points , 10 assists, and 0 turnovers, setting a new personal playoff high and becoming one of the most outstanding players on the Thunder's offense.

With teammate Jalen Williams sidelined due to injury, Mitchell has had to shoulder more ball-handling and playmaking responsibilities recently, and has maintained a high level of efficiency throughout this series. In this game, he scored 18 points and 7 assists in the second half, leading the team to crucial offensive plays.

Shai Gilgeous -Alexander praised his teammate Donovan Mitchell in an interview, saying, " Maybe the whole world is surprised by his performance, but we're not surprised at all. " Alexander stated, " From the first day he walked into our training facility, we knew what kind of player he was, and now he's proving it to everyone through his games. "

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