The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-87, marking their sixth consecutive win and their 18th in 19 games. Despite being without key players including Luke Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James, the Lakers managed to maintain control. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points in 28 minutes, marking the second time in five days that the Thunder had taken control of the game. Despite a seven-point deficit, Los Angeles managed to claw back the deficit before Oklahoma City took control. The Lakers fell to No. 3 spot in the West with their third consecutive loss.