The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Crypto.com Arena to play the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Oklahoma City leads the series 3–0, and they will aim to finish the series with another win. The game is set for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:30 PM and will be shown on Amaz.
Oklahoma City has been strong in the postseason with a 7-0 record so far. Players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren have been key in their wins. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, have struggled in the semifinals with a 0-3 record. They will look to change their recent form and extend the series at home.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been strong this postseason. They recently beat the Los Angeles Lakers with scores of 131-108 and 125-107. Their offense is scoring 122.1 points per game, making them second overall.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the team with 28.3 points per game. Ajay Mitchell and Chet Holmgren also contribute well, with Holmgren averaging 19.0 points and 9.1 rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein adds 10.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Defense has been solid for the Thunder, allowing 103.9 points per game. They also hold their opponents to a 45.2% field goal percentage. However, Jalen Williams and Thomas Sorber are out with injuries, which may affect their depth.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have faced challenges in their recent games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They lost three games, with scores of 108-131, 107-125, and 90-108. LeBron James led the team in scoring in each game, but it was not enough to secure a win.
During the postseason, the Lakers have averaged 101.3 points per game, ranking them 17th. They have been strong in field goal percentage, sitting at 46.9%, which is 8th overall. Their three-point shooting is impressive, ranking 5th with a percentage of 38.8.
Defensively, the Lakers allow 106.2 points per game, ranking them 8th. They have been effective in limiting opponent field goal percentages to 45.2%. However, the team faces a setback with Luka Dončić out indefinitely due to a hamstring injury.
Betting Prediction
The Thunder have a strong offensive game. They score 122.1 points per game, which ranks second. Their field goal percentage of 50.9 is also impressive and ranks fourth. This high scoring and accuracy make them a tough opponent.
The Lakers, on the other hand, score 101.3 points per game. This ranks them at 17th, which is much lower than the Thunder. The Thunder’s defensive stats are also strong, allowing only 103.9 points per game.
Considering the Thunder’s ability to score and defend, covering a spread of 10.5 seems achievable. Their high offensive efficiency and strong defense give them an edge. The Lakers’ lower scoring ability adds to this advantage for the Thunder.
- Pick: Thunder -10.5
