Los Angeles Lakers 96, Oklahoma City Thunder 139
NBA · 2026-04-02 · Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles Lakers 139–96 on 2026-04-02 in NBA play, a 43-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:18 swung win probability 74% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 21 | 30 | 16 | 29 | 96 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 44 | 38 | 30 | 27 | 139 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 7:18 swung win probability 74% → 92%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q1 21-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 3:34 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 47.5% eFG vs a 57.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 9–0 | Q1 7:18 | 74% → 92% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8–0 | Q1 0:58 | 92% → 99% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 10–0 | Q3 3:34 | 100% → 100% |