The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to close out the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday as the defending champs seek another sweep during the 2026 playoffs. The Thunder and Lakers square off in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday on the West Coast. It’s a win-or-go-home situation for LeBron James and the Lakers, while Oklahoma City has the commanding series lead and wants to finish off the sweep. Below is a running blog with updates from Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Thunder and Lakers.Fourth Quarter1:41 in the 4th quarter: Hachimura with the 4 point play.2:04 in the 4th quarter: Hartenstein with the ally oop from Holmgren.3:25 in the 4th quarter: Mitchell for 3. He has 26 pts for the game.3:57 in the 4th quarter: Shai with the step back 3. He has 33 pts for the game.4:32 in the 4th quarter: Shai with the turnaround jumper in the lane.5:06 in the 4th quarter: Holmgren with the putback dunk. Thunder lead 97-94.6:14 in the 4th quarter: Mitchell with the floater in the lane and the foul. Completes the 3 point play. 8-0 run for the Thunder.6:34 in the 4th quarter: Full timeout Thunder. Game tied at 92.6:53 in the 4th quarter: McCain again for 3.7:45 in the 4th quarter: Shai to the line for 2. Makes both. Lakers lead 92-89.7:54 in the 4th quarter: Reaves for 3.8:23 in the 4th quarter: McCain for 3.8:37 in the 4th quarter: LeBron with the layup. Lakers lead 89-84. Thunder take full timeout. LeBron has 22 points in the game.9:46 in the 4th quarter: LeBron with the baseline jumper.10:30 in the 4th quarter: McCain with the drive and score.Third QuarterAt the end of the third quarter. Lakers lead 84-80.:27 in the 3rd quarter: Kenard with the layup. Lakers lead 82-79.1:05 in the 3rd quarter: Holmgren draws the foul from Reaves. Goes to the line for 2 shots. He makes both.1:44 in the 3rd quarter: Mitchell with the layup.2:03 in the 3rd quarter: Reaves to the line for 2. He hits both. Lakers take first lead of the 2nd half.76-75.2:48 in the 3rd quarter: Shai with the 15 ft jumper.3:20 in the 3rd quarter: Kenard hits the 3. Thunder lead 73-69.3:40 in the 3rd quarter: Holmgren to the line for 2 shots. He makes both. He has 6 points for the game.4:03 in the 3rd quarter: Lakers win coach’s challenge. Lakers ball.4:40 in the 3rd quarter: Shai with the jumper from the foul line. 5:09 in the 3rd quarter: Shai fouled on the jumper. Goes to the line for 2 shots. Makes 1/2.5:54 in the 3rd quarter: Shai to the line for 2. He makes both. He has 20 points for the game.6:12 in the 3rd quarter: Hachimura for 3. Thunder lead 66-58.7:35 in the 3rd quarter: Wallace for 3. Lakers full timeout. Thunder lead 66-54.9:08 in the 3rd quarter: Shai with the baseline jumper and the foul.9:39 in the 3rd quarter: Mitchell with the jumper. He has 6 in the quarter.10:56 in the 3rd quarter: Mitchell with the layup.Second Quarter At the end of the first half Thunder lead 49-45. 1:24 in the 2nd quarter: Shai with the jumper. He has 14 pts for the game. Thunder lead 46-41.2:45 in the 2nd quarter: Holmgren with the dunk on a feed from Shai.4:04 in the 2nd quarter: Shai with the midrange jumper. Thunder lead 42-34.5:15 in the 2nd quarter: Jaxson Hayes with the layup. Lakers first field goal in the 2nd quarter.6:01 in the 2nd quarter: McCain with the driving layup.6:35 in the 2nd quarter: Shai goes to the line for the first time tonight. Thunder lead 36-26.8:27 in the 2nd quarter: Shot clock violation by Thunder.9:51 in the 2nd quarter: Mitchell with the jumper. Lakers take full timeout. Thunder lead 31-26.10:54 in the second quarter: Mitchell with the running layup.First QuarterAt the end of the 1st quarter Lakers lead 26-21. 1:39 in the 1st quarter: Shai with the around the back layup.1:50 in the 1st quarter: Reaves for 3.2:32 in the 1st quarter: Hayes Fouled by Williams. Goes to the line for 2. Makes both.3:37 in the 1st quarter: Shai with the floater in the lane. Timeout Thunder. Lakers lead 17-16.4:53 in the 1st quarter: Reaves with the alley oop to Ayton.5:53 in the 1st quarter: LeBron with the jumper in the lane.6:28 in the 1st quarter: Austin Reaves with the 3 pointer. Thunder lead 14-11.6:50 in the 1st quarter: Block by Holmgren. 7-0 Thunder run. Lakers take full timeout.8:07 in the 1st quarter: Dort for 3 with the feed from Shai. Thunder lead 12-8.9:22 in the 1st quarter: Hartenstein with the layup. 11:19 in the 1st quarter: Dort for 3.Before Tip-offThe Oklahoma City Thunder arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in style. Reigning MVP and Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his pregame tradition of signing autographs, even during an on-the-road playoff game. Game Day BasicsWhen: 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 11Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los AngelesTV: Prime VideoRadio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKCWhere the series stands: Thunder lead 3-0Video Below: Thunder charge past Lakers in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff runThunder-Lakers Schedule (Thunder lead series 3-0)Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90 (Recap)Game 2: Thunder 125-107 (Recap)Game 3: Thunder 131, Lakers 108 (Recap)Game 4: Thunder at Lakers | 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 11 in Los Angeles (Prime Video)Game 5: Lakers at Thunder | 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 in Oklahoma City (ESPN)*Game 6: Thunder at Lakers | Saturday, May 16*Game 7: Lakers at Thunder | Monday, May 18**Denotes if-necessary games Player of Game 3: Ajay Mitchell scores 24 in Thunder’s victory over LakersWhat happens if the Thunder win Game 4? If the Thunder win on Monday, then they’ll complete their second sweep of the postseason and advance to the Western Conference Finals. It would mark the fourth time Oklahoma City would make an appearance in the conference finals. The winner of the Thunder-Lakers series would then take on the winner of the contested matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves. Video Below: Chet Holmgren puts up big numbers again as Thunder beat Lakers in Game 3What happens if the Lakers win Game 4? If the Lakers win on Monday, they’ll avoid getting swept and will force a Game 5 on Wednesday in Oklahoma City. The series would sit at 3-1 in favor of the Thunder and shift back to Loud City. Video Below: Where were the Thunder stars when LeBron James made his NBA debut? A possible Game 5 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Paycom Center. If the series gets that far, Game 5 would be televised on ESPN. The winner of the Thunder-Lakers series would then take on the Western Conference semifinals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves. Video Below: See how you can show off your Thunder pride with upcoming car painting eventWhere to WatchAlthough the Thunder are on the West Coast, fans can still meet up in various spots around the OKC metro and state to make it feel like they’re in Loud City.Fassler Hall in Oklahoma City will turn into Thunder Hall for Game 4 on Monday. The game will be on the big screens, and Thunder Hall will include giveaways and Thunder-themed entertainment. Fans are urged to plan to get to Thunder Hall locations early. Video Below: Thunder stars’ better halves talk NBA playoffs, life in Oklahoma CityAlong with Thunder Hall, fans can join watch parties at Thunder Watch Zones and the Thunder Bar Network.Several watch zones will be available in the Oklahoma City metro. The watch zones are at OKC Tap House, The Jones Assembly, Social Capital, Bush League Sports Tavern, Eddie’s in Chisholm Creek, and Deep Deuce Grill.You can find a full list of Thunder Watch Zones here. Video Below: Thunder fans flock to OKC watch parties for Game 3

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to close out the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday as the defending champs seek another sweep during the 2026 playoffs.

The Thunder and Lakers square off in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday on the West Coast. It’s a win-or-go-home situation for LeBron James and the Lakers, while Oklahoma City has the commanding series lead and wants to finish off the sweep.

Below is a running blog with updates from Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Thunder and Lakers.

Fourth Quarter

1:41 in the 4th quarter: Hachimura with the 4 point play.

2:04 in the 4th quarter: Hartenstein with the ally oop from Holmgren.

3:25 in the 4th quarter: Mitchell for 3. He has 26 pts for the game.

3:57 in the 4th quarter: Shai with the step back 3. He has 33 pts for the game.

4:32 in the 4th quarter: Shai with the turnaround jumper in the lane.

5:06 in the 4th quarter: Holmgren with the putback dunk. Thunder lead 97-94.

6:14 in the 4th quarter: Mitchell with the floater in the lane and the foul. Completes the 3 point play. 8-0 run for the Thunder.

6:34 in the 4th quarter: Full timeout Thunder. Game tied at 92.

6:53 in the 4th quarter: McCain again for 3.

7:45 in the 4th quarter: Shai to the line for 2. Makes both. Lakers lead 92-89.

7:54 in the 4th quarter: Reaves for 3.

8:23 in the 4th quarter: McCain for 3.

8:37 in the 4th quarter: LeBron with the layup. Lakers lead 89-84. Thunder take full timeout. LeBron has 22 points in the game.

9:46 in the 4th quarter: LeBron with the baseline jumper.

10:30 in the 4th quarter: McCain with the drive and score.

Third Quarter

At the end of the third quarter. Lakers lead 84-80.

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 Lakers lead Thunder 84-80 at end of 3rd after back-and-forth quarter

:27 in the 3rd quarter: Kenard with the layup. Lakers lead 82-79.

1:05 in the 3rd quarter: Holmgren draws the foul from Reaves. Goes to the line for 2 shots. He makes both.

1:44 in the 3rd quarter: Mitchell with the layup.

2:03 in the 3rd quarter: Reaves to the line for 2. He hits both. Lakers take first lead of the 2nd half.76-75.

2:48 in the 3rd quarter: Shai with the 15 ft jumper.

3:20 in the 3rd quarter: Kenard hits the 3. Thunder lead 73-69.

3:40 in the 3rd quarter: Holmgren to the line for 2 shots. He makes both. He has 6 points for the game.

4:03 in the 3rd quarter: Lakers win coach’s challenge. Lakers ball.

4:40 in the 3rd quarter: Shai with the jumper from the foul line.

5:09 in the 3rd quarter: Shai fouled on the jumper. Goes to the line for 2 shots. Makes 1/2.

5:54 in the 3rd quarter: Shai to the line for 2. He makes both. He has 20 points for the game.

6:12 in the 3rd quarter: Hachimura for 3. Thunder lead 66-58.

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7:35 in the 3rd quarter: Wallace for 3. Lakers full timeout. Thunder lead 66-54.

9:08 in the 3rd quarter: Shai with the baseline jumper and the foul.

9:39 in the 3rd quarter: Mitchell with the jumper. He has 6 in the quarter.

10:56 in the 3rd quarter: Mitchell with the layup.

Second Quarter

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Oklahoma City leads the Lakers at halftime as the Thunder look to advance to the Western Conference Finals with a Game 4 win.

At the end of the first half Thunder lead 49-45.

1:24 in the 2nd quarter: Shai with the jumper. He has 14 pts for the game. Thunder lead 46-41.

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2:45 in the 2nd quarter: Holmgren with the dunk on a feed from Shai.

4:04 in the 2nd quarter: Shai with the midrange jumper. Thunder lead 42-34.

5:15 in the 2nd quarter: Jaxson Hayes with the layup. Lakers first field goal in the 2nd quarter.

6:01 in the 2nd quarter: McCain with the driving layup.

6:35 in the 2nd quarter: Shai goes to the line for the first time tonight. Thunder lead 36-26.

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8:27 in the 2nd quarter: Shot clock violation by Thunder.

9:51 in the 2nd quarter: Mitchell with the jumper. Lakers take full timeout. Thunder lead 31-26.

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10:54 in the second quarter: Mitchell with the running layup.

First Quarter

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At the end of the 1st quarter Lakers lead 26-21.

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1:39 in the 1st quarter: Shai with the around the back layup.

1:50 in the 1st quarter: Reaves for 3.

2:32 in the 1st quarter: Hayes Fouled by Williams. Goes to the line for 2. Makes both.

3:37 in the 1st quarter: Shai with the floater in the lane. Timeout Thunder. Lakers lead 17-16.

4:53 in the 1st quarter: Reaves with the alley oop to Ayton.

5:53 in the 1st quarter: LeBron with the jumper in the lane.

6:28 in the 1st quarter: Austin Reaves with the 3 pointer. Thunder lead 14-11.

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6:50 in the 1st quarter: Block by Holmgren. 7-0 Thunder run. Lakers take full timeout.

8:07 in the 1st quarter: Dort for 3 with the feed from Shai. Thunder lead 12-8.

9:22 in the 1st quarter: Hartenstein with the layup.

11:19 in the 1st quarter: Dort for 3.

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Before Tip-off

The Oklahoma City Thunder arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in style.

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Reigning MVP and Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his pregame tradition of signing autographs, even during an on-the-road playoff game.

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Game Day BasicsWhen: 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 11Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los AngelesTV: Prime VideoRadio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKCWhere the series stands: Thunder lead 3-0

Video Below: Thunder charge past Lakers in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

Thunder-Lakers Schedule (Thunder lead series 3-0)Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90 (Recap)Game 2: Thunder 125-107 (Recap)Game 3: Thunder 131, Lakers 108 (Recap)Game 4: Thunder at Lakers | 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 11 in Los Angeles (Prime Video)Game 5: Lakers at Thunder | 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 in Oklahoma City (ESPN)*Game 6: Thunder at Lakers | Saturday, May 16*Game 7: Lakers at Thunder | Monday, May 18*

*Denotes if-necessary games

Player of Game 3: Ajay Mitchell scores 24 in Thunder’s victory over Lakers

What happens if the Thunder win Game 4?

If the Thunder win on Monday, then they’ll complete their second sweep of the postseason and advance to the Western Conference Finals. It would mark the fourth time Oklahoma City would make an appearance in the conference finals.

The winner of the Thunder-Lakers series would then take on the winner of the contested matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Video Below: Chet Holmgren puts up big numbers again as Thunder beat Lakers in Game 3

What happens if the Lakers win Game 4?

If the Lakers win on Monday, they’ll avoid getting swept and will force a Game 5 on Wednesday in Oklahoma City. The series would sit at 3-1 in favor of the Thunder and shift back to Loud City.

Video Below: Where were the Thunder stars when LeBron James made his NBA debut?

A possible Game 5 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Paycom Center. If the series gets that far, Game 5 would be televised on ESPN.

The winner of the Thunder-Lakers series would then take on the Western Conference semifinals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Video Below: See how you can show off your Thunder pride with upcoming car painting event

Where to Watch

Although the Thunder are on the West Coast, fans can still meet up in various spots around the OKC metro and state to make it feel like they’re in Loud City.

Fassler Hall in Oklahoma City will turn into Thunder Hall for Game 4 on Monday. The game will be on the big screens, and Thunder Hall will include giveaways and Thunder-themed entertainment.

Fans are urged to plan to get to Thunder Hall locations early.

Video Below: Thunder stars’ better halves talk NBA playoffs, life in Oklahoma City

Along with Thunder Hall, fans can join watch parties at Thunder Watch Zones and the Thunder Bar Network.

Several watch zones will be available in the Oklahoma City metro. The watch zones are at OKC Tap House, The Jones Assembly, Social Capital, Bush League Sports Tavern, Eddie’s in Chisholm Creek, and Deep Deuce Grill.

You can find a full list of Thunder Watch Zones here.

Video Below: Thunder fans flock to OKC watch parties for Game 3