The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 3-0 lead in their second round series.

The Los Angeles Lakers head into Thursday’s Game 2 facing immediate pressure after Oklahoma City dominated the opener 108-90 and looked every bit like the defending champions in the process. MORE: Stephen Curry changes stance on playing in 2028

The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets meet Sunday for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series, with the Lakers holding a commanding 3–0 lead after a dramatic overtime comeback in Game 3. MORE: Ranking the current NBA playoff