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Thunder Crush Lakers 139-96 as Luka Doncic Exits Injured; Cavs Clinch NBA Playoff Spot

By AFP News April 03, 2026 • 11:09 AM View: 387

The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96 on Thursday in a blowout made more painful by the early exit of injured Lakers star Luka Doncic.

The marquee showdown between Most Valuable Player contenders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic fizzled long before Doncic limped out midway through the third quarter with a left hamstring injury.

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