Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, defends second half of Game 1 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City. AP The defending-champion Thunder jumped out to a 1-0 series lead over LeBron James and the Lakers with a 108-90 victory.
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The Thunder won Game 1 using their depth, rebounding and defensive pressure.
Chet Holmgren dominated inside with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks, while Oklahoma City’s bench heavily outperformed the Lakers’ reserves.
Los Angeles struggled offensively — once again, with poor shooting and turnovers hurting their chances despite strong performances from LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not have his usual scoring explosion, he still contributed efficiently with 18 points.
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