What happened: The Oklahoma City Thunder moved to the brink of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 3-0 series lead. General Manager Sam Presti was on hand to celebrate with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the roster as they continued their undefeated postseason run. The Thunder have now won seven straight games to open their title defense.

Why it matters: The victory reinforces Oklahoma City's status as the most dominant force in the 2026 NBA playoffs, having yet to lose a game across two rounds. For the Lakers, the 3-0 deficit is historically insurmountable, as no NBA team has ever returned from such a margin to win a series. This dominant performance suggests the Thunder are well-positioned to repeat as NBA champions.

What to watch: The Thunder will look to complete the sweep and advance to the Western Conference Finals in Game 4. Los Angeles must win at home to keep their season alive.