The Thunder defeated the Lakers in Game 1, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recording a surprising stat in the win.

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late in their 125-107 Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. They open up their Round 2 NBA playoff series with a 2-0 lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled once again with 22 points and two assists.

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enjoys when games are physical, like OKC’s Game 2 win over the Lakers was Thursday night.

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifi

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander each scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers during Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers came out with an excellent defensive game plan against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1.

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late in their 108-90 Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The biggest reason this didn't turn into a blowout? Gilgeous-Alexander's subpar game. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 18 points on 8-of-15 shooting,