Lakers at Thunder Preview: A Major Test in an MVP Matchup
The Lakers take on a tall task in the best team in the NBA in a must-see MVP matchup. Here's your Lakers preview.
Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game, Monday February 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif. Los Angeles Lakers (50–26) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (60–16) | Game 77 of 82 WHERE TO WATCH AND WHAT TIME Date: Thursday, April 2 Tip-off: 6:30 p.
m. PT Location: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, OK TV: PRIME, Spectrum SportsNet Radio: ESPN LA 710 / 1330 KWKW GAME PREVIEW The Lakers hit the road riding momentum from their 50th win of the season, taking on the NBA-leading Thunder on Thursday in Oklahoma City. Los Angeles is coming off a 127–113 win over Cleveland on Tuesday, powered by Luka Dončić’s 42-point performance in his return from suspension.
Dončić has scored 40 points in three straight games as he still leads the NBA in scoring at 33. 8 points. Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were not suited up in the last matchup between the two in a nine-point loss to the Thunder.
And this MVP matchup will continue as they see each other again back in L. A. next week.