Lakers look to extend home win streak against Thunder

Oklahoma City visits Los Angeles in key Western Conference matchup

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:07am

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The Los Angeles Lakers (50-28) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16) in a battle of Western Conference contenders. The Lakers are riding a 10-game home winning streak and will look to make it 11 straight against the league-leading Thunder.

Why it matters

This game features two of the top teams in the Western Conference, with the Thunder currently holding the top spot and the Lakers sitting in third. A win for the Lakers would help them close the gap in the standings and potentially secure a more favorable playoff position.

The details

The Lakers have been dominant at home this season, winning 10 straight games at Crypto.com Arena. They've been led by the strong play of LeBron James, who is averaging 20.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. The Thunder, meanwhile, have been one of the league's best teams all season, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 28-point performance in their last matchup against the Lakers.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. EDT.
  • The teams last met on April 3, 2026, with the Thunder defeating the Lakers 139-96.

The players

LeBron James

The Lakers' veteran superstar is averaging 20.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's leading scorer, he had 28 points in the team's last matchup against the Lakers.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same energy and focus that has led to our home win streak. Oklahoma City is a tough opponent, but we're confident in our ability to defend our home court.”

— LeBron James, Lakers Forward

“Our team has been playing at a high level all season, and we're excited for the challenge of facing a talented Lakers squad on the road. We know they'll be hungry to protect their home court, but we're ready to compete.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Guard

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a top playoff seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers and Thunder will meet again on April 10 in Oklahoma City.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the West's best teams should provide an exciting and high-level basketball game for fans. The Lakers' home win streak and the Thunder's overall dominance this season make this a must-watch contest.