Lakers Fall Short Against Thunder Without Doncic

LeBron James' double-double not enough as OKC prevails 119-110 at home.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 on Monday night, despite a strong performance from LeBron James. The Lakers were without star Luka Doncic, who sat out with a left hamstring strain. The Thunder, playing without their own All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, got balanced scoring from seven players in double figures to pull out the victory at home.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Lakers, who are jockeying for playoff position in the Western Conference. The Thunder, meanwhile, continue to prove they are a force to be reckoned with in the NBA, even without their top player.

The details

The Lakers had six players score in double figures, led by LeBron James' 22 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds. Marcus Smart added 19 points, and Austin Reaves had 16 off the bench. But the Lakers committed 20 turnovers and couldn't overcome a balanced Thunder attack that saw seven players score 10 or more points, including 23 from Jalen Williams in his return to the lineup.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

LeBron James

A 19-time NBA All-Star and four-time champion, James is the centerpiece of the Lakers' roster.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's All-Star guard and reigning NBA MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander sat out the game with a strained abdominal.

Jalen Williams

The Thunder's second-year guard scored a team-high 23 points in his return to the lineup.

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What they’re saying

“For our group, it felt like it's good to see where we're at every single night.”

— JJ Redick, Lakers Head Coach (The Tribune)

What’s next

The Lakers will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host the Phoenix Suns, while the Thunder will try to build on this win when they visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday.

The takeaway

Despite being shorthanded, the Thunder proved they are a formidable opponent in the Western Conference, handing the Lakers a tough loss. The Lakers' struggles without Doncic highlight their reliance on their star player and the need to develop more balanced scoring options.