Thunder Sweep Lakers as SGA and Mitchell Combine for 47 Points in Game 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, closing out the series with a dominant Game 4 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell combined for 47 points to lead the Thunder to an undefeated 7-0 record in the postseason.

The Thunder maintained their status as the dominant force in the Western Conference, systematically dismantling a Lakers squad that had no answers for Oklahoma City's pace and depth. LeBron James and the Lakers faced a 3-0 deficit heading into Game 4 and could not stave off elimination against the high-powered Thunder offense.

"We just stuck to our game plan and executed," Gilgeous-Alexander noted after the game. The Thunder's defense smothered the Lakers' role players, forcing difficult shots and capitalizing on transition opportunities.

Looking ahead, the Thunder will rest and prepare for their next opponent in the Western Conference Finals, riding a massive wave of momentum. For the Lakers, it is back to the drawing board after a disappointing early exit.

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