Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will host Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
OKC (11-1) cruised to a 126-102 home win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Los Angeles (8-3) secured a 121-111 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
Follow along for live updates for today’s Thunder-Lakers game:
Order new book on Thunder’s run to NBA title
Final: Thunder 121, Lakers 92 | OKC dominates Luka Doncic, Los AngelesShai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30 points and 9 assistsIsaiah Joe: 21 points and 5 assistsAjay Mitchell: 14 points and 3 stealsAnother dominant performance by the most dominant team in basketball.
End of the third quarter: Thunder 100, Lakers 64 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits 30-point mark againShai Gilgeous-Alexander: 30 points and 10 assistsIsaiah Joe: 16 points and 3 assistsAjay Mitchell: 14 points and 3 stealsSGA got his double-double in the final seconds with a behind-the-back dime to Isaiah Joe, who hit the 3-pointer.Halftime: Thunder 70, Lakers 38 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC cruising against Luka Doncic, LAShai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18 points and 5 assistsAjay Mitchell: 12 points and 2 stealsAlex Caruso: 10 points and 2 stealsThe Lakers are shooting 34.2% from the field and 23.1% from deep.End of the first quarter: Thunder 30, Lakers 18 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC rolling earlyShai Gilgeous-Alexander: 10 points and 2 assistsAjay Mitchell: 6 points and 1 assistChet Holmgren: 5 points and 2 reboundsOKC outscored Los Angeles 24-8 run after the first three minutes.What time is Thunder vs Lakers game tonight?Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12Time: 8:30 p.m. CSTWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers on tonight?TV: ESPN, FanDuel Sports NetworkHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Lakers predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 122, Los Angeles 116
Los Angeles ranks fifth in the NBA in points in the paint per game (53.8). Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are crafty finishers around the rim, and they have a new pick-and-roll partner in Deandre Ayton. But OKC boasts the best interior defense in the league with two 7-footers, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, patrolling the paint. And while the Thunder has the defensive weapons to get stops, the Lakers are far less equipped in that department. I’m going with OKC at home.
Thunder vs Lakers betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 12
Odds: Thunder by 6.5Over/under: 228.5Moneyline: OKC -275 | Los Angeles +225
Thunder vs Lakers injury updatesThunder: Lu Dort (right upper trap strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left adductor strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out. Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) is out.Lakers: LeBron James (right sciatica) is out. Adou Thiero (left knee surgery recovery) is out. Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Los Angeles Lakers starters
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