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Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals

By AFP News May 06, 2026 • 09:32 AM View: 488

The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series.

A balanced offensive performance and steely defensive display from the reigning NBA champions was enough to seal victory over the depleted Lakers, who started brightly but trailed for the final three quarters.

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