Thunder Dominate Lakers in Convincing Win
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9:47 PM ET · Paycom Center
Oklahoma City Thunder 121, Los Angeles Lakers 92, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Los Angeles Lakers 121-92 at Paycom Center on November 12, 2025.
The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a resounding performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, winning decisively with a final score of 121-92 at the Paycom Center. This victory not only showcased the Thunder's dominance at home but also extended their series lead over the Lakers to 2-0 for the current season, having previously defeated them on April 9, 2025. In that earlier meeting, the Thunder had also triumphed with a score of 136-120.
The Thunder entered this matchup with an impressive home record of 12-1 and were riding a three-game winning streak, having scored an average of 120.6 points while allowing just 104.0 points in their last ten games at home. Their recent form included a solid victory against the Golden State Warriors just a day prior, where they won 126-102. In contrast, the Lakers, with an away record of 8-4, had been performing well but faced challenges on the road, averaging 119.0 points scored and 116.3 points allowed in their last ten games.
In terms of injuries, the Thunder had several players listed as day-to-day, including Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The Lakers did not have any injury updates provided in the block.
The game conditions were favorable for the Thunder, who capitalized on their home court advantage. The market had priced the Thunder as significant favorites, reflecting their strong home performance and the Lakers' struggles in previous encounters. The betting odds from a noted provider indicated a high probability of a Thunder victory, with a home win probability of 0.999.
Throughout the game, the Thunder maintained control, with notable scoring plays in the fourth quarter that highlighted their offensive prowess. Isaiah Joe contributed significantly, making critical free throws, while Ousmane Dieng and Jake LaRavia added to the score with key jump shots. The Lakers struggled to keep pace, ultimately unable to mount a comeback as the Thunder continued to extend their lead.
Overall, this matchup not only reinforced the Thunder's position as a formidable home team but also illustrated the challenges the Lakers face when playing away from home. With the Thunder's scoring efficiency and defensive capabilities on full display, they appear well-positioned as the season progresses.
Injury report
- Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
- Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
- Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
- Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
Leaders
- PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander30Oklahoma City Thunder
- AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander9Oklahoma City Thunder
- ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein8Oklahoma City Thunder
- PointsLuka Doncic19Los Angeles Lakers
- AssistsLuka Doncic7Los Angeles Lakers
- ReboundsJarred Vanderbilt9Los Angeles Lakers
Recent form
Oklahoma City Thunder
Last 10: 9-1Streak W3120.6 scored · 104 allowed per game4-0 at home
- W126-102vs Golden State WarriorsNov 12
- W114-100at Memphis GrizzliesNov 9
- W132-101at Sacramento KingsNov 8
- L119-121at Portland Trail BlazersNov 6
- W126-107at LA ClippersNov 5
- W137-106vs New Orleans PelicansNov 2
- W127-108vs Washington WizardsOct 31
- W107-101vs Sacramento KingsOct 29
- W101-94at Dallas MavericksOct 28
- W117-100at Atlanta HawksOct 25
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W1119 scored · 116.3 allowed per game5-1 away
- W121-111at Charlotte HornetsNov 11
- L102-122at Atlanta HawksNov 9
- W118-116vs San Antonio SpursNov 6
- W123-115at Portland Trail BlazersNov 4
- W130-120vs Miami HeatNov 3
- W117-112at Memphis GrizzliesNov 1
- W116-115at Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 30
- L108-122vs Portland Trail BlazersOct 28
- W127-120at Sacramento KingsOct 27
- W128-110vs Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 25
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Los Angeles Lakers | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-77 | 44-88 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 11-35 | 12-39 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 31 |
| Free throws | 19-28 | 21-23 |
| Free throw % | 68 | 91 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 36 |
| Assists | 19 | 28 |
| Steals | 9 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 26 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 48 |
| Fouls | 19 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 37 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter51-85Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter51-86Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-86Austin Reaves makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter52-88Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point shot (Jaylin Williams assists)
- 3rd Quarter54-88Luka Doncic makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter54-91Isaiah Joe makes 26-foot three point jumper (Alex Caruso assists)
- 3rd Quarter57-91Dalton Knecht makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luka Doncic assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-91Luka Doncic makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter59-92Isaiah Joe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter59-93Isaiah Joe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter62-93Jarred Vanderbilt makes 22-foot three point jumper (Luka Doncic assists)
- 3rd Quarter62-95Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter62-97Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter64-97Dalton Knecht makes 1-foot dunk (Luka Doncic assists)
- 3rd Quarter64-100Isaiah Joe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 4th Quarter66-100Rui Hachimura makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter66-102Ousmane Dieng makes 1-foot layup (Isaiah Joe assists)
- 4th Quarter69-102Dalton Knecht makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Reaves assists)
- 4th Quarter71-102Rui Hachimura makes two point shot (Austin Reaves assists)
- 4th Quarter73-102Austin Reaves makes two point shot (Rui Hachimura assists)
- 4th Quarter73-105Jaylin Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter73-108Jaylin Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ousmane Dieng assists)
- 4th Quarter73-110Ousmane Dieng makes 20-foot pullup jump shot (Branden Carlson assists)
- 4th Quarter76-110Dalton Knecht makes 25-foot three point shot (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
- 4th Quarter76-112Ousmane Dieng makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter77-112Jarred Vanderbilt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-112Dalton Knecht makes 22-foot three point shot (Jake LaRavia assists)
- 4th Quarter82-112Jarred Vanderbilt makes 1-foot layup (Jake LaRavia assists)
- 4th Quarter82-114Brooks Barnhizer makes 3-foot two point shot (Isaiah Joe assists)
- 4th Quarter85-114Maxi Kleber makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bronny James assists)
- 4th Quarter85-115Isaiah Joe makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter85-116Isaiah Joe makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter85-117Isaiah Joe makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter88-117Jake LaRavia makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dalton Knecht assists)
- 4th Quarter88-119Ousmane Dieng makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter90-119Dalton Knecht makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Bronny James assists)
- 4th Quarter90-120Isaiah Joe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter90-121Isaiah Joe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-121Jake LaRavia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter92-121Jake LaRavia makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Oklahoma City Thunder, below favours Los Angeles Lakers.
Venue
- Paycom CenterOklahoma City, OK
- Attendance18203
- OfficialsTony Brothers, Gediminas Petraitis, Robert Hussey
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