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OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Each scored 22 points and Oklahoma City Thunder the beat Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series Thursday night.
Ajay Mitchell 20 points were and Jared McCain The defending champion added 18 for the Thunder, who improved to 6-0 in the playoffs. The Lakers will host Game 3 on Saturday.
The Lakers won again without scoring a goal Luka Doncicwho is out indefinitely with a left hamstring. They were also missing in front Jared VanderbiltReserve forward who dislocated his right pinky finger during the second quarter of Game 1. The Lakers also had three players finish with five fouls, limiting their offensive late in the game.
Lakers guard Austin Reeveswho struggled with his shot in Game 1, scored 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting in Game 2. LeBron Jamescapped off a 27-point effort in Game 1, followed it up with 23.
With the Lakers up 63-61 early in the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander paired with Reaves and was called for his fourth foul. After review, it was upgraded to a Flagrant 1 to follow Gilgeous-Alexander. of Oklahoma City Alex Caruso A technical foul was called as the situation was being handled.
Gilgeous-Alexander left the game tied 65-61 with the Lakers, but the Thunder rallied without him and took control. On a fast break, Holmgren took a back Jaylin Williamswho hit a 3-pointer and was fouled. His free throw put the Thunder up 85-74.
The Thunder outscored the Lakers 32-15 after Gilgeous-Alexander took a 93-80 lead into the third quarter. The Lakers cut Oklahoma City’s lead to five in the fourth quarter before the Thunder pulled away again.
