Lakers Top Thunder as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Streak Ends: Russell and Davis Lead Charge

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak of 30-point games ended as the Oklahoma City Thunder lost 116-104 to the Los Angeles Lakers.

D’Angelo Russell scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, while Anthony Davis added 24 points and 12 rebounds. LeBron James neared a triple-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. The Lakers secured their third consecutive victory over the Western Conference-leading Thunder. Russell’s performance, highlighted by three consecutive drаmаtic 3-pointers, energized the Lakers’ crowd.Despite Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20 points, the Thunder struggled, shooting a season-low 30.6% in the first half. Oklahoma City faced fatigue during their road trip, missing Jaylin Williams due to ιnjury.Both teams had lapses in the first half, but the Lakers capitalized on the Thunder’s shooting wоes.The victory marked the Lakers’ 10th win in 14 games, with contributions from Austin Reaves, who scored 16 points. Harry Giles III made his debut for the Lakers in the closing minutes of the game.