Thunder Defeat Lakers in Clutch Comeback

Jalen Williams leads OKC to victory in his return from injury

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 119-110 in a thrilling game that featured 27 lead changes. In his return from a hamstring injury, Jalen Williams scored 23 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Thunder to the clutch win. OKC also got strong performances from Isaiah Joe, who hit four 3-pointers, and rookie Jared McCain, who provided an instant impact off the bench.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Thunder atop the Western Conference standings and shows their ability to win close games, even without key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell. The performance of Williams in his return is also an encouraging sign for OKC as they look to make a deep playoff run.

The details

The Thunder relied on their outside shooting to overcome the Lakers, converting 42.4% from 3-point range. Isaiah Joe led the way with four 3-pointers, while Alex Caruso also had a strong shooting night. Rookie Jared McCain continued to impress in his second game, providing energy and making plays on both ends. In the fourth quarter, Jalen Williams took over, scoring 10 of his 23 points to lead the Thunder to the victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • Jalen Williams returned from a hamstring injury to play in this game.

The players

Jalen Williams

A 2024-25 NBA All-Star wing for the Oklahoma City Thunder who scored 23 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to lead his team to victory in his return from injury.

Isaiah Joe

A Thunder guard who shot 4-for-8 from 3-point range and scored 17 points to help OKC's strong outside shooting performance.

Jared McCain

A rookie guard for the Thunder who provided an instant impact off the bench, scoring 7 points and grabbing 3 rebounds in just 14 minutes of play.

Alex Caruso

A Lakers guard who had one of his best offensive games of the season, scoring 17 points and hitting 3 3-pointers.

LeBron James

The Lakers' superstar forward who was defended by Jalen Williams down the stretch as the Thunder held on for the victory.

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What they’re saying

“Jalen's return was huge for us tonight. He stepped up big in the clutch and willed us to this win.”

— Mark Daigneault, Head Coach, Oklahoma City Thunder (Thunder PR)

“We just couldn't find a way to get stops when we needed them most. Hats off to the Thunder, they made the plays to win this one.”

— Darvin Ham, Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers (Lakers PR)

What’s next

The Thunder will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the top seed in the Western Conference. Their next game is on Thursday, February 13th against the Phoenix Suns.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Thunder's depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome the absence of key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell to earn a clutch victory on the road against a tough Lakers team. Jalen Williams' return was a major boost, and the team's strong 3-point shooting and balanced scoring attack proved to be the difference.