Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers (53-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 9:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Thunder -15. 5; over/under is 209. 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Thunder lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Thunder won the last matchup 108-90 on Wednesday, led by 24 points from Chet Holmgren. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27. The Thunder are 41-11 in Western Conference games.
Oklahoma City ranks fifth in the Western Conference in rebounding with 44. 1 rebounds. Holmgren leads the Thunder with 8.
9 boards. The Lakers are 33-19 in Western Conference play. Los Angeles scores 116.