In a stunning performance, the Los Angeles Lakers convincingly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA's top team, with a score of 126-99. Luka Doncic led the game with 30 points while the Lakers set a franchise record with 15 three-pointers in the first half alone. The win positions the Lakers closer to securing a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference, demonstrating their determination and team cohesion as they prepare for the playoffs. LeBron James emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum as the regular season approaches its end.
Luka Doncic scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a devastating display of long-range shooting to score a surprising 126-99 blowout over the No.1 ranked Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers poured in 22 three-pointers across the game, with Doncic responsible for five of them.
James said the Lakers had been determined not to let up after making a fast start against the Western Conference leaders. 'They're the number one team in the West so you can't let up no matter what the score is' - LeBron James.
Reaves believes the result augured well for the final week of the regular season, which reaches its conclusion on April 13. 'We can build off it, we’re just trying to build our habits right now, going into the final stretch of the year.'
The win saw the Lakers edge closer to securing one of the four remaining automatic playoff spots in the West after already-qualified Oklahoma City and Houston.
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