Lakers vs. Thunder (May 5, 2026) Live Score

The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals on May 5, 2026, with Oklahoma City heavily favored at -15.5. The Thunder enter with a dominant 64-18 record compared to the Lakers' 53-29, and are the defending NBA champions having won Oklahoma City's first title last season. Lakers star Luka Doncic is listed as out for the game with a hamstring injury, with an estimated return date of May 9.