The game began with the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) making an immediate impact, sinking back-to-back three-pointers and establishing a quick lead. However, the Lakers responded with a barrage of outside shooting, highlighted by Dorian Finney-Smith and Austin Reeves contributing crucial three-pointers that shifted momentum in favor of Los Angeles. By the end of the first quarter, the Lakers had built a solid lead, finishing 42-32.
