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Thunder inflict one of Lakers' heaviest defeats

Thunder inflict one of Lakers' heaviest defeats

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 139-96. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points in this significant victory. Lakers' star player Luka Doncic left the game with an injury.

Key Facts

  • The Thunder won 139-96 against the Lakers.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points for the Thunder.
  • Luka Doncic got injured and left the game during the third quarter.
  • Doncic had scored 40 or more points in his last three games.
  • The Lakers' 43-point loss is one of their heaviest defeats ever.
  • The Lakers have been defeated by a larger margin only six times before.
  • The Thunder are leading the league with a 61-16 record.
  • The Lakers had won 13 of their last 14 games before this defeat.

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