Thunder Defeat Lakers 119-110 in Nail-Biter

Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe lead OKC to victory in the absence of star players

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a hard-fought 119-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Despite missing their MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder were led by strong performances from Jalen Williams (23 points) and Isaiah Joe (19 points off the bench). The Lakers were also without their star Luka Doncic, but LeBron James still managed 22 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This win is a crucial boost for the Thunder's playoff hopes, as they continue to battle for position in the competitive Western Conference. The Lakers, on the other hand, missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings with Doncic sidelined.

The details

Jalen Williams made a successful return from a hamstring strain, scoring 23 points to lead the Thunder. Isaiah Joe also had a big game off the bench, pouring in 19 points. Chet Holmgren added a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. For the Lakers, LeBron James put up a typical stat line with 22 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the balanced effort from Oklahoma City.

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

The players

Jalen Williams

A second-year guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who had a strong performance, scoring 23 points in his return from a hamstring injury.

Isaiah Joe

A reserve guard for the Thunder who provided a spark off the bench, scoring 19 points.

Chet Holmgren

The Thunder's rookie center who recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

LeBron James

The veteran superstar for the Los Angeles Lakers who led his team with 22 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds.

Austin Reaves

A Lakers guard who scored 16 points and dished out 7 assists in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game without our guys, but the team stepped up and played hard. I'm proud of the effort.”

— Mark Daigneault, Thunder Head Coach (Thunder PR)

“We just couldn't get enough stops down the stretch. Credit to the Thunder, they made the plays when it counted.”

— Darvin Ham, Lakers Head Coach (Lakers PR)

What’s next

The Thunder will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Lakers, meanwhile, will try to regroup and get healthy ahead of their next matchup.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and resilience of the Thunder, who were able to overcome the absence of their star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to secure an important victory. The Lakers, on the other hand, missed an opportunity to gain ground in the standings and will need to find a way to win without Luka Doncic if they hope to make a postseason run.