Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Los Angeles Lakers Preview

Lakers head into the contest with a 128-134 loss against the Mavericks. They dropped their second straight game. With four more games to go, Los Angeles would eye a higher seed for the playoffs. It will be a repeat game of last week where Thunder handed them a 43-point blowout defeat. The Lakers were on a four-game winning streak before this blowout loss. LA have posted a 50-28 record in the current season. They are on the fourth spot of the Western Conference. 

The Lakers will play three home games out of the remaining four. Los Angeles shot 51% from the floor and 29% from the three-point line. The hosts averaged 116.7 points per game and allowed 115.3 points per game in the ongoing season. They are averaging 4.3 steals and 8.3 blocks per game. The Lakers are yet to beat Oklahoma City this season. A victory against the defending champions would boost their morale for the playoffs. 

LeBron James joined the party against the Mavs with 30 points and 15 assists. Jaxson Hayes went for 23 points, while Hachimura added 21 points. Luke Kennard contributed 15 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. Jake Laravia dropped 14 points and Deandre Ayton had 13. LeBron James could be an offensive threat in the fixture. The legend averaged 20.8 points in the regular season. We back him to score 15 or more points in the home game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Preview

Oklahoma City Thunder enter the matchup with a 146-111 victory against the Utah Jazz. The Thunder are already in red hot form. The defending champions extended their winning streak to five games. During this run, they also got a blowout victory against the LA Lakers. They will face them again in the crucial weekday encounter. The reigning champions thrashed Los Angeles thrice in the regular season. They improved to 62-16 in the Western Conference. They are 28-9 on the road this season and will take on the Lakers next. 

Thunder outscored 50-25 in the first quarter and it proved decisive. They conceded the game-high 43-point lead in the game. The hosts shot 58% from the floor and 53% from the three-point line. Los Angeles averaged 119.2 points per game and allowed 107.5 points per game. They rank fourth in field goals (48.4%) and second in free throw (82%). The visitors are forcing 12.0 turnovers per game. 

Chet Holmgren was the top performer with 21 points. Shai went for 20 points and 7 assists, while Cason Wallace added 16 points. Jalen Williams went for 15 points and Luguentz Durt had 13. Branden Carlson also added 11 points and Hartenstein had 10 points and 8 rebounds. If we find out the offensive threat on this side, SGA is the right name. The reigning MVP averaged 31.4 points in the ongoing season. We back him to score 12 or more points in this game.  

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