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Oklahoma City defeated Los Angeles 115–110 on May 11 at Crypto.com Arena, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder with 35 points while teammate Aaron Mitchell added 28 in a decisive road victory. The Lakers mounted a third-quarter surge, outscoring Oklahoma City 39–31 in that frame, but the Thunder responded with a dominant fourth quarter, scoring 35 points to seal the win. Austin Reaves paced the Lakers with 27 points and Rui Hachimura contributed 25, though Los Angeles shot only 50.7 percent from the field and committed 19 turnovers compared to Oklahoma City's 11. The Thunder's balanced offensive approach—shooting 51.9 percent overall with 11 three-pointers made—combined with suffocating defense, including 12 steals, proved the difference. Oklahoma City's 119.1 offensive rating and 111.2 defensive rating eclipsed the Lakers' 111.2 and 119.1 respectively, while the combined 225 points exceeded the Vegas total of 214.5. The result positions Oklahoma City favorably in the playoff race as they seek to maintain momentum against a Lakers team struggling with turnovers and consistency.