Thunder rout Lakers 131-108 in Game 3, leaving Los Angeles a loss from playoff exit
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The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 on May 9, 2026, in Los Angeles, moving the Lakers to within one defeat of postseason elimination.
Oklahoma City’s 23-point victory put Los Angeles in a 0-3 hole in the series, leaving the Lakers needing four straight wins to avoid an early playoff exit.
Game 4 is next on the schedule in Los Angeles, where the Thunder can close out the series and the Lakers face a must-win situation.
Source: New York Post
