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Thunder hold off Lakers as top stars miss 

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Feb 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) dunks the ball over Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night was a matchup where two of their biggest stars were absent due to injuries. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for OKC and Luka Doncic for LA.

Still, the Lakers had LeBron James on the court, while the Thunder boasted Jalen Williams. The Lakers fought hard against the Thunder, leading by eight points in the third quarter.

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Even without the regaining MVP, SGA, the Thunder proved they are the superior team. OKC showcased its top-tier defense in the fourth, holding LA to 19 points while scoring 26 themselves.

The Thunder secured their 41st victory behind Williams’ 23 points. OKC won 119-110, as they overcame LeBron’s 22 points and 10 assists.

About the Author Published Feb 10, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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