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Thunder Sweep Lakers, End LeBron's Season
12 May
Summary
- Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers in four games.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points in Game 4.
- LeBron James' future with the Lakers is uncertain as his contract expires.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have decisively swept the Los Angeles Lakers, winning Game 4 with a 115-110 victory at Crypto.com Arena. This win advances the top-seeded Thunder to the Western Conference finals, while ending the season for the No. 4 seed Lakers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the standout performer, scoring 35 points in the final game.
LeBron James, playing in his 23rd NBA season, concluded his postseason run with 24 points and 12 rebounds. His contract has now expired, leaving his return to the Lakers or potential retirement as open questions. The Lakers fought valiantly in Game 4, mounting a late comeback led by Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, even taking a brief lead before critical plays by Chet Holmgren and missed late shots by James and Reaves sealed their fate.
Despite missing key player Jalen Williams for much of the playoffs, the Thunder have not lost a game. They demonstrated their championship resilience by rallying in the fourth quarter of Game 4, securing the win after a close contest that contrasted with their dominant performances in earlier games. The Thunder now await the winner of the series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
