The Lakers did not roll over after being down 0-3 in their series, they came out with a game plan and energy, got an early spark from Austin Reaves, and led by five after 12 minutes. When they got down double digits in the third quarter,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 115-110 victory in Game 4.

As Lakers exit playoffs, uncertainty around LeBron James' future returns to focus. Luke Hales / The Oklahoma City Thunder ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ season — and possibly LeBron James’ career. The top-seeded Thunder swept the No.

In the end, the Thunder killed the Lakers’ 2025-26 season, with the Lakers falling to the Thunder in Game 4 and being eliminated from the playoffs.

A spirited final battle cry from the Lakers, led by Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and the fans, nearly ended in a win.

The Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers via a 115-110 victory in game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday, May 12, Philippine time. The Thunder, thus, sweep the Lakers,

The Oklahoma City Thunder held LeBron James and Austin Reaves each below 20 points in the team's 23-point triumph.

With the Lakers on the brink of elimination, one franchise legend believes it may be time to move on from LeBron James.