The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the opening game of their second-round NBA playoff series.
Playing on the road in Oklahoma City, the Lakers lost 108-90 (31:26, 30:27, 23:19, 24:18).
Lakers forward LeBron James scored 27 points in the loss. Thunder center Chet Holmgren recorded a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Defending NBA champion Oklahoma City takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The two teams will meet again on Thursday for Game 2 in Oklahoma City.