Isaiah Joe Shines in Thunder’s Triumph Over Lakers with Deep Scoring
Oklahoma City rolled past the Los Angeles Lakers 123-87 at Crypto.com Arena on April 7, 2026. The Thunder built a lead after a commanding second quarter and never looked back.
Isaiah Joe and the deep shooting
Isaiah Joe shined from long range and helped fuel the Thunder’s triumph. He hit all three of his first-quarter attempts from beyond the arc.
Joe finished with 18 points and six three-pointers. He shot 66.7 percent from deep while Oklahoma City shot 51 percent from three as a team.
Chet Holmgren’s all-around night
Chet Holmgren posted a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 60 percent from the floor and contributed two steals and two blocks.
Supporting contributions
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 25 points. Jared McCain added 15 points, and Ajay Mitchell chipped in nine.
Game flow and context
The Thunder led by seven after the first quarter. They then outscored the Lakers by 11 in the second quarter to pull away.
The Lakers were short-handed and struggled to match Oklahoma City down the stretch. The margin reflected the Thunder’s control across the game.
Playoff positioning
With the victory, Oklahoma City sits atop the Western Conference. The Thunder have three games remaining on their regular-season slate.
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Denver Nuggets
- Phoenix Suns
One more win will lock in the No. 1 seed. The next chance comes Wednesday night.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
