Thunder Depth Dominates Lakers In Game 2 Amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Foul Trouble

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in Game 2 on Thursday, extending the Thunder's unbeaten postseason record and taking a 2-0 series lead. A 22-4 run sparked by reserve contributors proved decisive while reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat with foul trouble. The Thunder surge began when Gilgeous-Alexander picked up his fourth foul just 86 seconds into the third quarter, with the Lakers holding a five-point lead. By the time he returned for the fourth quarter,...