Thunder overpower Lakers in one-sided Game 1
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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Thunder opened their second-round series in emphatic fashion on May 6, 2026, routing the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 and keeping LeBron James largely under wraps for four quarters.
Oklahoma City imposed its pace from the opening tip, racing to an early cushion and maintaining a double-digit edge the rest of the night. The Lakers struggled to match the home team’s energy, and James, dogged by multiple defenders, found few clear looks as the Thunder’s defense tightened around him.
The decisive victory hands Oklahoma City a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven matchup and leaves Los Angeles searching for answers before Friday’s Game 2, also at Paycom Center.
Source: New York Post
