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Thunder Charge Past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for Another Blowout in the Champs' 7-0 Playoff Run

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Crypto.com Arena, holding a commanding 2-0 series lead.
The Lakers remain without star Luka Doncic due to a left hamstring strain sustained April 2, while the Thunder extend their undefeated postseason run at 6-0 with 18-point victories in Games 1 and 2.
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has shot over 56.5% from three in the second round, yet coach JJ Redick said LeBron James gets the "worst whistle" of any star after Game 2 officiating concerns.
A Thunder victory tonight secures a 3-0 series lead—a deficit no NBA team has overcome in playoff history—while a Lakers win forces a Game 5 in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, May 13.
Oddsmakers favor Oklahoma City at-165 to win the NBA title, with the Western Conference semifinals continuing Monday, May 11, when Game 4 tips off in Los Angeles.

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Thunder Beat Lakers for Third Time and Continue Flawless Playoff Run

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder has won all seven games in the NBA playoffs. On Saturday, the Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, thanks to a strong second half.

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Thunder charge past Lakers in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run - The Boston Globe

Oklahoma City is the NBA’s sixth defending champion to start 7-0 in the following postseason.

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Lakers on brink of elimination after Game 3 loss to Thunder

The Lakers lead at halftime for the second straight game, but Oklahoma City outscores them by 25 points in the second half for a 131-108 win and a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. Game 4 is Monday night.

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Lakers drop Game 3 to Thunder; now one loss from elimination

The Lakers let another halftime lead slip away in the second half on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Game 4 is Monday night.

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Thunder bury Lakers in second half to take 3-0 series lead

Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a convincing 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western…

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