What happened
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 at Crypto.com Arena to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals. Trailing by two at the half, OKC exploded for a 33-20 third quarter to stay undefeated this postseason.
Why it matters
No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit, leaving LeBron James and the Lakers on the brink of elimination. The Oklahoma City Thunder showed elite depth with Ajay Mitchell stepping up as Los Angeles struggled without sidelined star Luka Doncic.
The data edge
OKC: 56% FG, 44.7% 3PT; Mitchell: 24 pts, 10 ast; Gilgeous-Alexander: 23 pts. LAL: Hachimura 21 pts, James 19 pts. Game 4 opening line: Thunder -9.5, 5.
What to watch
Game 4 tips off Monday at 9:00 PM ET in Los Angeles. The Thunder look to complete their second straight sweep and clinch a West Finals berth.