The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a commanding 3-0 lead. The top-seeded Thunder extended their playoff record to 7-0, becoming the first team since the 2017 Cavaliers to start a title defense with seven straight wins. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and AJ Mitchell combined for 47 points and 19 assists, leading a balanced offensive effort that overwhelmed the Lakers in the second half.

Oklahoma City dominated in the paint and controlled the tempo throughout the game, outscoring the Lakers 30-16 in the paint and forcing nine turnovers. The Lakers, led by LeBron James, briefly held a lead in the first quarter but couldn't sustain momentum. Austin Reaves and others struggled to close the gap as the Thunder pulled away in the third and fourth quarters.

The Lakers now face elimination, with Game 4 set for May 11 in Los Angeles. A loss would mark the fourth time since 1999 that the franchise has been swept in a playoff series. The Thunder, meanwhile, continue to build confidence as they aim to advance deeper into the postseason.