By Harshit
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 13 — The Oklahoma City Thunder (11-1) continued their red-hot start to the season Wednesday night, dismantling Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (8-3) in front of an electrified Paycom Center crowd.
Behind another spectacular night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who notched his sixth straight 30-point game 🎯, the Thunder overwhelmed Los Angeles on both ends of the court, cruising to a 126-102 victory.
⚡ Thunder vs. Lakers — Live Updates & Highlights
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⏱️ End of Third Quarter — Thunder 100, Lakers 64
🔥 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits 30 points and adds 10 assists for yet another double-double.
- SGA: 30 PTS, 10 AST, 3 REB
- Isaiah Joe: 16 PTS (4 threes) and 3 AST
- Ajay Mitchell: 14 PTS and 3 STL
SGA’s slick behind-the-back dime to Isaiah Joe for a corner 3 closed the quarter to deafening cheers from the home fans.
⏱️ Halftime — Thunder 70, Lakers 38
OKC dominated the first half on both ends 💥.
- SGA: 18 PTS and 5 AST
- Ajay Mitchell: 12 PTS and 2 STL
- Alex Caruso: 10 PTS and 2 STL
The Lakers struggled mightily from the field (34.2%) and hit just 23% from deep, while OKC shot 58% overall.
⏱️ End of First Quarter — Thunder 30, Lakers 18
The Thunder opened on a 24-8 run after the first three minutes.
- SGA: 10 PTS and 2 AST
- Chet Holmgren: 5 PTS and 2 REB
- Ajay Mitchell: 6 PTS and 1 AST
OKC’s ball movement and interior defense set the tone early, with Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein locking down the paint.
🏀 Postgame Takeaways
- SGA for MVP? Gilgeous-Alexander continues his dominance with yet another efficient performance.
- Ajay Mitchell’s emergence: The rookie guard brought energy and steals that ignited OKC’s defense.
- Chet Holmgren’s growth: His rim protection and floor spacing continue to give OKC the league’s most versatile frontcourt.
- Doncic’s frustration: Luka Doncic finished with 21 points and 8 assists, but the Lakers offense never found rhythm.
📺 Where to Watch
- TV: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial available)
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
- Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2025
- Tip-off: 8:30 p.m. CST
📊 Thunder vs. Lakers Betting Recap
- Spread: OKC –6.5 ✅ (Covered)
- Over/Under: 228.5 ❌ (Under hit)
- Moneyline: OKC –275 ✅
🩹 Injury Report
Thunder: Lu Dort (upper trap strain), Aaron Wiggins (adductor strain), Jalen Williams (wrist surgery), Kenrich Williams (knee surgery) — all OUT.
Lakers: LeBron James (sciatica), Gabe Vincent (ankle sprain), Adou Thiero (knee surgery) — OUT.
🎯 Prediction Recap
Analyst Justin Martinez predicted an OKC 122-116 win — the Thunder were even more dominant than expected, pulling away behind suffocating defense and 40% 3-point shooting.
Final Score: Thunder 126, Lakers 102
The Thunder move to 12-1 and extend their win streak to 7️⃣ games. SGA now averages 30.6 points per game through 13 contests, solidifying his early MVP candidacy.