Oklahoma City Thunder 123, Los Angeles Lakers 87
NBA · 2026-04-07 · Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles Lakers 123–87 on 2026-04-07 in NBA play, a 36-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:54 swung win probability 35% → 2%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 34 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 123 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 27 | 20 | 15 | 25 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:54 swung win probability 35% → 2%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q3 15-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q2 0:54 (win probability 35% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 50.0% eFG vs a 57.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 14–0 | Q2 0:54 | 35% → 2% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 11–0 | Q3 5:02 | 3% → 0% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 13–0 | Q4 8:09 | 0% → 0% |