Yahoo SportsThu, April 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM UTC

The Oklahoma City Thunder play host to the Los Angeles Lakers in a meeting of two of the Western Conference’s top championship contenders. The Thunder hold a two-game lead over the San Antonio Spurs for the best record in the NBA and the West’s No. 1 playoff seed. The Lakers are currently seeded third in the West. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are also two of the top contenders for the MVP award.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Time: 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT

Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Team records

Los Angeles Lakers: 50-26 (No. 1 in Pacific Division)

Oklahoma City Thunder: 60-16 (No. 1 in Northwest Division)

Odds

Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5

Moneyline: Oklahoma City Thunder -350 / Los Angeles Lakers +280