Thunder Dominate Lakers in NBA Clash
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · crypto.com Arena
Oklahoma City Thunder 131, Los Angeles Lakers 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers?
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 at crypto.com Arena on May 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers?
Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -380 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 at the crypto.com Arena, completing a perfect series sweep of 4-0 against their opponents. This victory highlights the Thunder's dominance over the Lakers this season, having outscored them significantly in their previous meetings, including a 123-87 win just two days prior.
The Thunder entered this game with a strong away record of 64-18, while the Lakers boasted a home record of 53-29. Despite the Lakers' recent form, which included a three-game winning streak and an average of 116.2 points scored in their last ten games, they struggled against the Thunder, who averaged 121.1 points in their last ten. The Lakers' last five games saw them scoring an average of 113.2 points while allowing 108.0, but this performance was not enough to overcome the Thunder's offensive prowess.
In terms of home and away performance, the Lakers had a home record of 5-1 in their last six games, while the Thunder maintained a strong away record of 5-1 as well. The Thunder's recent form included a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup, but they rebounded effectively against the Lakers, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
The injury report for the Thunder included 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 impact of these injuries on the Thunder's performance was minimal, as they managed to secure a comfortable victory.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Thunder favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 210.5. The odds reflected the confidence in the Thunder's ability to dominate the game, which they did convincingly.
The conditions in the arena were typical for a late-season NBA game, with both teams looking to solidify their playoff positions. Fans witnessed a series of impressive scoring plays, including a fadeaway jump shot by Aaron Wiggins and a three-point jumper by Isaiah Joe, which contributed to the Thunder's commanding lead.
Overall, this game served as a reminder of the Thunder's offensive capabilities and their ability to control the pace against the Lakers. As the playoffs approach, the Thunder's performance will be a key focus, especially given their recent success against a traditionally strong franchise like the Lakers.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OKC -9.5 | 210.5 o -112 / u -108 | Oklahoma City Thunder -380 · Los Angeles Lakers +300 |
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
- PointsRui Hachimura21Los Angeles Lakers
- AssistsAustin Reaves9Los Angeles Lakers
- ReboundsAdou Thiero8Los Angeles Lakers
- PointsAjay Mitchell24Oklahoma City Thunder
- AssistsAjay Mitchell10Oklahoma City Thunder
- ReboundsChet Holmgren9Oklahoma City Thunder
Recent form
Los Angeles Lakers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W3116.2 scored · 112.2 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W131-107vs Utah JazzApr 13
- W101-73vs Phoenix SunsApr 11
- W119-103at Golden State WarriorsApr 10
- L87-123vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 8
- L128-134at Dallas MavericksApr 5
- L96-139at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 3
- W127-113vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 1
- W120-101vs Washington WizardsMar 31
- W116-99vs Brooklyn NetsMar 28
- W137-130at Indiana PacersMar 25
Oklahoma City Thunder
Last 10: 7-3Streak L2121.1 scored · 110.8 allowed per game2-2 away
- L103-135vs Phoenix SunsApr 13
- L107-127at Denver NuggetsApr 11
- W128-110at LA ClippersApr 9
- W123-87at Los Angeles LakersApr 8
- W146-111vs Utah JazzApr 5
- W139-96vs Los Angeles LakersApr 3
- W114-110vs Detroit PistonsMar 31
- W111-100vs New York KnicksMar 29
- W131-113vs Chicago BullsMar 28
- L109-119at Boston CelticsMar 25
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Oklahoma City Thunder | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 53-94 | 38-81 |
| Field goal % | 56 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 17-38 | 14-30 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 47 |
| Free throws | 8-10 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 23 |
| Assists | 30 | 31 |
| Steals | 12 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 30 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 64 | 44 |
| Fouls | 22 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 27 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 84 | 11 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter84-76Marcus Smart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-77Marcus Smart makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-79Marcus Smart makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter87-79Isaiah Joe makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 3rd Quarter90-79Isaiah Joe makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cason Wallace assists)
- 4th Quarter92-79Isaiah Hartenstein makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter92-81LeBron James makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter94-81Isaiah Hartenstein makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter94-82Marcus Smart makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-83LeBron James makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-84LeBron James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-84Isaiah Hartenstein makes 3-foot layup (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter98-84Chet Holmgren makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter98-86Austin Reaves makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (Marcus Smart assists)
- 4th Quarter98-87Austin Reaves makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter100-87Ajay Mitchell makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter103-87Luguentz Dort makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter103-89Austin Reaves makes 1-foot layup (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter106-89Ajay Mitchell makes 27-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter106-91Rui Hachimura makes 13-foot step back jumpshot (Adou Thiero assists)
- 4th Quarter108-91Ajay Mitchell makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter108-93LeBron James makes layup (Marcus Smart assists)
- 4th Quarter108-94LeBron James makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-94Ajay Mitchell makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter112-94Alex Caruso makes 3-foot running dunk (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter115-94Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 27-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter115-97Luke Kennard makes 24-foot three point jumper (LeBron James assists)
- 4th Quarter117-97Luguentz Dort makes 6-foot two point shot (Alex Caruso assists)
- 4th Quarter120-97Cason Wallace makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 4th Quarter121-97Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter124-97Isaiah Joe makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter124-99Bronny James makes driving layup (Dalton Knecht assists)
- 4th Quarter126-99Aaron Wiggins makes 13-foot fade away jump shot
- 4th Quarter126-102Nick Smith Jr. makes 27-foot jump bank shot (Dalton Knecht assists)
- 4th Quarter128-102Aaron Wiggins makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter128-104Adou Thiero makes 1-foot layup (Maxi Kleber assists)
- 4th Quarter128-105Adou Thiero makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter131-105Isaiah Joe makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jared McCain assists)
- 4th Quarter131-106Nick Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter131-108Nick Smith Jr. makes 12-foot two point shot (Dalton Knecht assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Los Angeles Lakers, below favours Oklahoma City Thunder.
Venue
- crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles, CA
- Attendance19057
- OfficialsJames Capers, Ed Malloy, Curtis Blair
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