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Analysts pointed out that the Lakers’ ability to hit threes effectively changed the dynamic of the game. The Thunder attempted to guard the perimeter but struggled against the Lakers' strategy of spacing the floor. With players like Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent stepping up, the Lakers left Oklahoma City scrambling to respond.
Analysts also noted that Oklahoma City's youth may have contributed to their inability to manage such a lopsided defeat. With so much at stake for the Lakers—who are vying for playoff positioning—the psychological impact of this game could linger in the Thunder's locker room.