The details were different, but the story ofSaturday’s Game 3between the Lakers and Thunder played out similarly as the previous two matchups in Oklahoma City.
The Lakers were competitive early, even having a lead going into halftime just like they did inThursday’s Game 2.
But the results were the same as before, with the Lakers once again running out of gas against the Thunder and losing 131-108 for theirworst loss of the playoff serieson Saturday in Los Angeles, putting them one loss away from being eliminated from the postseason.
The Thunder outscored the Lakers 74-49 in the second half.
Even though they combined for 17 assists, LeBron James (19 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds) and Austin Reaves (17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 rebounds) both struggled.
Reaves (5) and James (3) combined for 8 of the Lakers’ 17 turnovers.
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They didn’t lead the way enough during a game the Lakers got a combined 39 points from Rui Hachimura (21 points on 7-of-14 shooting) and Luke Kennard (18 points on 7-10 shooting).
The Thunder scored 30 points off the Lakers’ giveaways.
Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 24 points, 10 assists and 4 rebounds.
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