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The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series, winning 108-90. The Lakers struggled with turnovers, committing 18, which the Thunder converted into 20 points. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points and 6 assists, but Austin Reaves had a poor game, shooting just 3 for 16. The Thunders Chet Holmgren stood out with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Coach JJ Redick and LeBron James both pointed to game-plan errors that allowed the Thunder to pull away. The Lakers clawed back from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter but fourth-quarter turnovers sealed their fate. The Thunder had dominated the Lakers during the regular season, winning by nearly 30 points per game, including a 43-point blowout. Reserve forward Jarred Vanderbilt dislocated his pinky and sat out the game. The Lakers must improve their discipline to avoid a quick series loss in Game 2.

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