May 9, 2026, 6:02 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder travel on the road to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. This will be Game 3 of the Round 2 series of the 2026 NBA playoffs. The Thunder hold a 2-0 series lead.
The Thunder pulled away late in a 125-107 Game 2 win over the Lakers on Thursday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again struggled with 22 points and two assists. Chet Holmgren had 22 points and nine rebounds. Ajay Mitchell stepped up with 20 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, the Lakers continue to feel demoralized. LeBron James was vintage with 23 points and six assists. Austin Reaves bounced back with 31 points and six assists.
Here’s how to watch the Thunder’s game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Thunder vs. Lakers game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ABC
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Start time: 7:30 p.m. CT
Where to watch Thunder vs. Lakers on livestreamWatch Thunder vs. Lakers live on Fubo (free trial)Thunder vs. Lakers injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (hamstring strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Lakers: Luka Doncic (hamstring strain) is out. Jarred Vanderbilt (finger dislocation) is questionable.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderAjay MitchellLu DortChet HolmgrenIsaiah Hartenstein
Los Angeles Lakers
Austin ReavesMarcus SmartRui HachimuraLeBron JamesDeandre AytonThunder vs. Lakers predictions, picks, odds
Thunder 107, Lakers 102: I mean, Gilgeous-Alexander is due. You never hold him to back-to-back subpar games. Feels like returning to being a 30-point machine at Los Angeles is the type of storybook stuff that adds to his NBA mythos. The Thunder will need him to play at a high level. Especially since Los Angeles will be jetpacked by playing in front of its home crowd. This is the biggest game of the series. And I think it’ll produce the most high-stress one of the bunch. But I think OKC should pull away late in the final moments of a heart-racing close game.
ODDS: Thunder by 8.5 points
O/U: 211.5
All NBA Odds via BetMGM.
Thunder 2026 NBA playoffs scheduleMonday, May 11 at LakersWednesday, May 13 vs. Lakers*Saturday, May 16 at Lakers*
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