After trailing by seven points following the first quarter, a 42-point second quarter helped give OKC a 72-60 halftime lead. The Thunder’s lead ballooned to 108-88 following the third quarter,
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 33 points on 11-of-18 shooting. Jalen Williams scored 21 points and Chet Holmgren had 18 points.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers in their loss with 31 points and 14 rebounds. LeBron James was limited to 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 23-point win over the Lakers.
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives around Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots a three point basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives between Los Angeles Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino (0) and forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and forward Anthony Davis (3) sit on the bench during the final seconds of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) shoots a three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends a play by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots in front of Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket as Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood (35) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) gestures to an official after a call during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball down the court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) defends a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket for a dunk beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures after an officials call during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Taurean Prince (12) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) shoots a three point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defend during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23), Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and forward Jalen Williams (8) fight for a rebound during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) warms up before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) warms up before the start of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An Oklahoma City Thunder Girl performs during a time out against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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