After a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers rebounded with a solid home victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, securing a 116-104 win.

Despite the Thunder coming in as the No. 1 seed in the West, they were playing on the second night of a back-to-back, which gave the Lakers an advantage they capitalized on.

The Thunder started strong, quickly establishing a 13-2 lead with notable contributions from Chet Holmgren, Josh Giddey, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, the Lakers managed to claw their way back into the game, fueled by key plays from LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Austin Reaves.

LeBron James, initially quiet in the first quarter, became more aggressive in the second, leading the Lakers on a scoring surge that propelled them to a double-digit lead by halftime.

The Lakers continued their momentum into the third quarter, with Reaves and Russell contributing from beyond the arc and Davis dominating inside. A decisive 12-0 run further extended the Lakers’ lead, establishing their dominance on both ends of the floor.

Heading into the fourth quarter with a comfortable 89-72 lead, the Lakers maintained their intensity, with Taurean Prince and D’Angelo Russell adding to their lead with timely three-pointers. The Thunder, hindered by fatigue from their back-to-back game, were unable to mount a comeback as the Lakers cruised to victory.

Looking ahead, the Lakers face another challenging matchup as they host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, followed by a showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The Lakers will aim to build on their recent success and continue their winning streak against tough opponents.