LeBron rests! Alexander scores 25 points, Lakers' three key players absent, swept by Thunder in regular season averaging a 29-point loss

On April 8, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Thunder defeated the Lakers 123-87, achieving a regular season sweep. During the Lakers' regular season sweep by the Thunder, they averaged a net loss of 29 points per game. In this game, Doncic and Reaves were absent due to injuries, James was out for injury management, and Alexander scored 25 points.

Technical Statistics

Lakers: Kennard 10 points 9 assists, Hachimura 15 points 5 rebounds, Timi 11 points 3 rebounds, Tielo 10 points 4 rebounds

Thunder: Alexander 25 points 8 assists, Joe 18 points, Holmgren 15 points 10 rebounds, McCain 15 points

Game Process

The Thunder started the game with a multi-point offensive burst, scoring an 8-2 run, but the Lakers quickly responded. When Timi hit a three-pointer, the Lakers narrowed the gap to 1 point. Subsequently, both teams engaged in a perimeter shooting battle, with Alexander, Joe, Tielo, Vanderbilt, and Bufkin轮流 hitting three-pointers. Near the end of the quarter, Joe first hit a super-long three-pointer and then another from the arc. At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led the Lakers by 7 points. Entering the second quarter, the Lakers became the team that entered form earlier,率先 launching a scoring run to tie the game at 36-36. Then, both sides交替 scored through jump shots, free throws, and driving layups. When Kennard made a layup, the teams tied at 42-42. The Lakers suddenly went cold, while the Thunder seized the opportunity, attacking inside and outside to score a 23-4 run, building a nearly 20-point advantage. At halftime, the Thunder led the Lakers 65-47.

After switching sides, both teams交替 scored in the opening phase. Subsequently, Alexander, Dort, and Joe轮流 hit three-pointers, and Holmgren completed a 2+1 play, as the Thunder launched a new scoring run to extend their lead to 32 points. Near the end of the quarter, the Lakers策动 a counterattack, but Joe hit another three-pointer. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led the Lakers 93-62 by a large margin. In the final quarter, the Thunder started with a 10-0 run through three-pointers and driving layups, instantly expanding their lead to 41 points. Afterwards, the Lakers gradually regained their shooting touch, but the Thunder maintained their form and continued to hit shots. Due to the large point difference and limited time remaining, the game lost its suspense. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Lakers by a large margin, completing the regular season sweep.

Starting Lineups

Lakers: Ayton, Lavaria, Kennard, Hachimura, Timi

Thunder: Alexander, Holmgren, Hartenstein, Mitchell, Dort