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Thunder Crush Lakers 131-108, Lead Series 3-0

5/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Thunder beat the Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 on May 9 2026, taking a 3-0 series lead.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points and nine assists.
Ajay Mitchell posted 24 points and 10 assists, with 18 after halftime.
The Thunder outscored the Lakers 33-20 in the third quarter and shot 56.4% overall, while the Lakers must win four straight because no team has ever erased a 3-0 deficit.

History

Historical Context

In the 1994-95 season the Houston Rockets entered the playoffs as a sixth seed, the lowest-seeded team ever to win the NBA title. Led by Hakeem Olajuwon, they swept the Orlando Magic—who featured Shaquille O'Neal—in four games, becoming the first champion without home-court advantage in any round. The victory marked the franchise’s second straight championship during Michael Jordan’s first retirement.

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Story summary

The Thunder beat the Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 on May 9 2026, taking a 3-0 series lead.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points and nine assists.
Ajay Mitchell posted 24 points and 10 assists, with 18 after halftime.
The Thunder outscored the Lakers 33-20 in the third quarter and shot 56.4% overall, while the Lakers must win four straight because no team has ever erased a 3-0 deficit.

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