Lakers demoralized by Thunder in blowout Game 3 loss, fall to 0-3 in series
The Lakers are one game away from elimination and getting swept after a deflating Game 3 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers players collapse on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during an NBA playoff game on May 9, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. LOS ANGELES โ The Lakers' season becomes one game closer to meeting its end. To keep their season alive, Los Angeles now needs to do what no team in NBA history has done: climb back from a 0-3 deficit after a deflating 131-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
"Theyโve kicked our ass for three straight games; they're an incredible basketball team," said head coach JJ Redick. "I still think we can beat them, but we got to be better. " The Lakers had the Thunder on the ropes with their best quarter of basketball they've had all series.
But then the Thunder did what they have done all season long: deflated teams' hopes. The Lakers outscored the Thunder 34-26 in the second quarter behind six of eight shooting from 3 as they finally had Oklahoma City on their heels, as they struggled to find their 3 with two of 10 from deep. Despite L.
A. 's strong second quarter and loud Crypto. com Arena crowd backing them up, the Lakers only led by two points at halftime.