Alexander scored 35 points as the Thunder defeated the Lakers 115-110.

May 12th - The Thunder defeated the Lakers 115-110. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, 1 rebound, and 8 assists, while Donovan Mitchell added 28 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Lakers, Doc Rivers had 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Rui Hachimura contributed 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Lakers took an early lead late in the quarter thanks to a combination of outside and inside scoring. The Thunder, however, kept the score close thanks to consecutive scores from Dort and Alexander. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led 26-21. In the second quarter, the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, fueled by Caruso's three-pointers off the bench, to take the lead and establish a double-digit advantage. At halftime, the Thunder led 49-45.

After switching sides, the Lakers, relying on a combined effort from James and Reeves, briefly took the lead. The Thunder responded with consistent scoring from the outside and mid-range by Alexander. At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers led 84-80 . In the final quarter, Holmgren made a crucial dunk inside, and Alexander made consecutive free throws to stabilize the situation. With one minute remaining, the Lakers tied the game at 109 , but the Thunder secured the victory with a key offensive play by Holmgren and two free throws from Alexander. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Lakers 115-110 .

Thunder player statistics

Alexander 35 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists; Mitchell 28 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Holmgren 16 points, 9 rebounds; McCain 13 points, 2 rebounds; Caruso 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Dort 6 points, 2 rebounds; Hartenstein 5 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists; Wallace 3 points, 2 rebounds; Jerin Williams 1 rebound.

Lakers player statistics

Reeves 27 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists; Hachimura 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; James 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists; Hayes 18 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Ayton 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Smart 5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Kennard 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Vanderbilt 1 rebound

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