Key Takeaways:
- Oklahoma City extended its league-best record to 12-1 with a 121-92 victory over the Lakers
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 30 points and nine assists for the Thunder last night
- The Lakers were limited to just 92 points, marking their first game this season without reaching at least 116
Match Summary
Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a commanding performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, cruising to a 121-92 triumph at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the hosts, amassing 30 points and nine assists in just three quarters of action. Isaiah Joe chipped in with 21 points as the Thunder consolidated their position atop the league standings, improving their record to 12-1.
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— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 13, 2025
Thunder’s Defensive Excellence and Clinical Offence
Coming off the back of a resounding 126-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors the preceding night, Oklahoma City continued their impressive run. Despite being without defensive specialist Lu Dort, who was sidelined due to an upper right trapezius strain, the Thunder limited Luka Doncic to just 19 points on 7-for-20 shooting. Doncic had entered the contest averaging 37.1 points per game.
The Thunder seized control early, holding a 30-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. Their defensive intensity ramped up in the second quarter, as Los Angeles failed to register a field goal for nearly eight minutes and missed their first 11 attempts of the period. By half-time, Oklahoma City had opened up a commanding 70-38 advantage.
Lakers’ Offensive Struggles
The Lakers, playing without LeBron James once again, struggled to find any rhythm offensively. James participated in his first practice of the season on Wednesday and was involved in drills with the team’s G League affiliate earlier in California, but was unavailable for selection on the night. Los Angeles, which had previously reached at least 116 points in every game this campaign, were restricted to 92 points after shooting only 40.3% from the floor.
Austin Reaves, who had been averaging 30.3 points per game, contributed 13 points on 4-for-12 shooting. Oklahoma City’s advantage was further punctuated at the end of the third quarter when Gilgeous-Alexander executed a driving assist, passing behind his back to Joe for a buzzer-beating three-pointer, extending the lead to 100-64.
Game Statistics
| Team | Top Scorer | Points | Assists | Team Field Goal % | Half-time Score | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 9 | 50.0% | 70 | 121 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Luka Doncic | 19 | 7 | 40.3% | 38 | 92 |
Looking Ahead
The Lakers will travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Meanwhile, the Thunder are set to visit the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, seeking to build upon their stellar early-season form.
