Thunder storm past Lakers to grab 3-0 series lead in Game 3

The Oklahoma City Thunder blew open Game 3 in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers and take a 3-0 series lead. OKC outscored LA 63-38 after halftime, with Ajay Mitchell delivering 24 points and 10 assists in the absence of Jalen Williams, while Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard provided early scoring for the Lakers before the Thunder pulled away. LeBron James reached third on the Lakers’ all-time playoff 3-pointers list as L.A. faced elimination and the series heads to Los Angeles.