Thunder roll to dominant win over LeBron James, Lakers to grab early 1-0 lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 on Tuesday, May 6, 2026, taking a 1-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series. LeBron James kept the Lakers competitive in the first half, scoring 16 points on 7-of-11 shooting through two quarters, but Oklahoma City pulled away for a blowout win. The victory extended the Thunder's postseason winning streak to six straight games, matching a franchise record.