Thunder pull away from Lakers again to take 3-0 series lead: 'They've kicked our ass 3 straight games'
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Key Points:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals with a 131-108 victory, remaining undefeated in the postseason so far.
- The Thunder dominated the second half, outscoring the Lakers 74-49, highlighted by a 21-6 run to start the third quarter that shifted momentum decisively.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, supported by six other Thunder players who scored in double figures, with the team shooting 56.4% overall and 44.7% from three-point range.
- The Lakers struggled without key players and appeared exhausted, ultimately emptying their bench with over three minutes left, signaling a likely end to their comeback hopes.
- The Lakers have now lost all seven matchups against the Thunder this season by an average margin of 25.4 points, with no team in NBA history having ever overcome a 3-0 playoff series deficit.
