India, April 3 -- In a late-season showdown with big Western Conference stakes, the Oklahoma City Thunder (60 - 16) showed why they are first in the league, beating the Los Angeles Lakers (50 - 26) 139-96 on Friday. Their defence and fast pace crushed a Lakers team relying on Luka Doncic, who couldn't find his game against the top defence. The Thunder now lead the season series 3-0. That win boosts their edge in the west as playoff time nears.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder: Game Statistics & Box Score Summary

Key Individual Performers:

OKC: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32 PTS, 8 AST), Chet Holmgren (22 PTS, 11 REB, 4 BLK)

LAL: Luka Doncic (26 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST), Anthony Davis (18 PTS, 10 REB)

Thunder's Defensive Stranglehol...