Thunder roll to dominant win over LeBron James, Lakers to grab 1-0 lead
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Key Points:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals, taking a 1-0 series lead.
- The Thunder extended their postseason winning streak to six games, matching a franchise record dating back to last season’s NBA Finals victory.
- LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points and six assists, but the team struggled with 17 turnovers and the loss of Jarred Vanderbilt, who suffered a dislocated pinky finger in the first half.
- Chet Holmgren led Oklahoma City with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 18 points despite committing seven turnovers.
- The Thunder pulled away in the second half with key plays from Lu Dort, Cason Wallace, and Ajay Mitchell, maintaining control and never allowing the Lakers to regain momentum.
