Chet Holmgren leads Thunder win

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 1-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with a convincing 108-90 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Chet Holmgren led the charge with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while the Thunder's collective depth overwhelmed a shorthanded Lakers squad.

Despite a strong defensive effort against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Los Angeles struggled offensively in the absence of superstar Luka Doncic.

The victory reinforces the Thunder's status as title favorites and puts significant pressure on LeBron James and the Lakers to adjust ahead of Game 2.