Lakers Dominate Thunder with Record-breaking Three-Point Shooting
In a stunning display of deep shooting, Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a resounding 126-99 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, scoring 30 points in the process.
The highly anticipated matchup between the Western Conference frontrunners and the Lakers saw Los Angeles establish their dominance early on. The team set a franchise record by sinking 15 three-pointers in the first half, taking a commanding 78-56 lead by halftime.
Throughout the game, the Lakers maintained their significant advantage, delivering a performance that left the Oklahoma City crowd disappointed.
This crucial win brings the Lakers closer to securing one of the four remaining automatic playoff berths in the Western Conference, joining the likes of the already-qualified Oklahoma City and Houston teams.
The Lakers set a new record by making 22 three-pointers during the game, with Doncic contributing five of those. Austin Reaves also had a stellar performance, adding four three-pointers to his total of 20 points, while LeBron James chipped in with 19 points.
Despite a valiant effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 26 points for the Thunder, Oklahoma City struggled with their shooting, managing only 43 percent from the field and converting just 12 of 37 three-point attempts.
LeBron James emphasized the Lakers’ determination to maintain their intensity after a strong start against the Western Conference leaders.
With six teams vying for four playoff spots in the West, the third-placed Lakers are in a tight race for positioning alongside the eighth-placed Memphis Grizzlies.
