Thunder rout Lakers 139–96 in Oklahoma City; Luka Doncic’s status still in doubt
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The Los Angeles Lakers were overwhelmed by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, falling 139–96 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
The blowout loss came as the NBA continued to monitor the health of Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, whose availability for upcoming games remained uncertain. While Doncic was not involved in Friday’s matchup, questions about his status dominated league conversations throughout the day.
The Thunder controlled the contest from the opening tip, building a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Los Angeles struggled on both ends of the floor, surrendering 139 points while managing just 96 of its own.
Friday’s defeat dropped the Lakers further behind in the Western Conference playoff race, adding urgency as the regular season winds down.
Source: New York Post
