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The Oklahoma City Thunder turned their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers into a veritable party, as the champions dismantled them with a dominant 139-96 victory.
From the opening tip, the Thunder dictated the pace of the game, leaving the Lakers with no room to respond.
By the end of the first quarter, the Thunder had already established a commanding 23-point lead (44-21). They effectively sealed the win in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a massive 82-51 advantage.
The second half was a mere formality, as the Thunder comfortably maintained their significant lead, cruising to an easy triumph.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the standout performer for the victors, tallying 28 points, 7 assists, and 7 rebounds.
For the Lakers, who appeared well below par, Austin Reaves was the lone bright spot with 15 points.
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