Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Los Angeles Lakers 131-108: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 9, 2026 · NBA · Oklahoma City Thunder 131, Los Angeles Lakers 108
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The Oklahoma City Thunder covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 210.5, with 239 points combined.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers final score and game recap
The Oklahoma City Thunder won by 23 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ajay Mitchell (Oklahoma City Thunder): 24 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder): 23 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists.
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): 19 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists.
- Rui Hachimura (Los Angeles Lakers): 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists.
Who covered the spread in Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers?
The Oklahoma City Thunder covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites, winning by 23 points.
The spread opened at Oklahoma City Thunder -9 and closed at Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5.
Did Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 239 points combined against a closing total of 210.5, over by 28.5.
The total opened at 211 and closed at 210.5.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The spread moved toward the Oklahoma City Thunder between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 211 to 210.5, and the game went over.
Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Oklahoma City Thunder 7-0 in the 2025-26 postseason (4-0 at home, 3-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times. That made it seven straight wins for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
This result left the Los Angeles Lakers 4-5 in the 2025-26 postseason (2-2 at home, 2-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it three straight losses for the Los Angeles Lakers.
What's next for Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers?
Next for the Oklahoma City Thunder: at the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, May 11, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Lakers: the Oklahoma City Thunder at home on Monday, May 11, 2026.