Thunder Crush Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 Behind Holmgren

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May 6, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 on Tuesday.

The Western Conference Semifinal opener tipped at Paycom Center on May 5, 2026.

Chet Holmgren posted 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 18 points despite a quiet shooting night.

LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points and seven rebounds.

Holmgren and Mitchell Cover for SGA in Thunder Win

Chet Holmgren controlled both ends for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Holmgren finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Reserve guard Ajay Mitchell matched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 18 points.

Oklahoma City Thunder led 61-53 at halftime over the Lakers.

The Lakers trailed for the final three quarters of Game 1.

Austin Reaves shot 3-of-16 and finished with 8 points.

Rui Hachimura added 18 points for the Lakers in the loss.

Luka Doncic missed Game 1 with a left hamstring strain.

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt left Game 1 with a right pinkie injury.

Vanderbilt did not return to the court at Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City improved to 5-0 in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

The Thunder swept the Lakers 4-0 in the 2025-26 regular-season series.

Game 2 tips at Paycom Center on Thursday, May 7, 2026.