Thunder Surge Past Lakers After Doncic's Ejection, Set Franchise Record
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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 136-120, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 42 points. The victory snapped the Thunder's two-game losing streak and set a new franchise record for wins in a season. The game saw a turning point when Lakers' star Luka Doncic was ejected in the fourth quarter after receiving his second technical foul, which led to a crucial run by the Thunder.
Key Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points, leading the Thunder to a 136-120 victory over the Lakers.
The Thunder set a new franchise record for wins in a season, surpassing the previous record set in 1995-96 when the team was in Seattle.
Luka Doncic was ejected in the fourth quarter after receiving his second technical foul, which shifted the momentum to the Thunder.
The Lakers had a strong start with 15 three-pointers in the first half but struggled in the second half, going 3 of 14 from beyond the arc.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, while Austin Reaves added 24 points.
