Thunder rout injured lakers 123-87 amid season series sweep

Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 25 points and eight assists as the NBA-leading Thunder dominated the injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers 123-87 on Tuesday night, securing a season series sweep.

Lakers' injury woes continue

A severely depleted Lakers squad, missing key players Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and others due to injury, struggled to keep pace with the Thunder's potent offense. Doncic and Reaves are out for the remainder of the regular season, while James sat out for rest amid ongoing concerns over his arthritic left foot.

The Thunder, meanwhile, rode the strong performances of Isaiah Joe, who hit six 3-pointers, as well as Jared McCain and Chet Holmgren, who each scored 15 points. The win marked Oklahoma City's sixth consecutive victory and 18th in their last 19 games.