Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western ?Conference finals with a 115-110 victory over the Lakers on Monday, completing a four-game sweep in what was potentially LeBron James¡¯ final game for Los Angeles.
Ajay Mitchell logged 28 points, Chet Holmgren produced 16 points and nine rebounds and Jared ?McCain added 13 points as the Thunder improved to 8-0 ?in the playoffs. ?Oklahoma City is set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves ?or the San Antonio Spurs in the next round.
The defending NBA champions shot 51.9% from the floor while the Lakers shot 50.7%. Oklahoma City ?won all eight games against Los Angeles in 2025-26, including the regular season.
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