OKC Thunder ROLL Lakers | Chet Holmgren DOMINATES AGAIN | Ajay Mitchell Budding Star

The Locked On Thunder podcast recaps the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominant 118-108 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference Second Round series, extending their playoff lead to 3-0. The episode highlights the emergence of A.J. Mitchell as a star, with 16 points, 10 assists, and elite defensive plays that helped shift momentum in the fourth quarter. Chet Holmgren continues his offensive breakout, scoring 18 points with 64% shooting and playing a pivotal role on both ends. The Thunder’s depth was on full display as Kaysen Wallace erupted for 16 points in just 25 minutes, while other role players like Isaiah Joe and Lou Dort delivered timely contributions. Despite the Lakers’ strong first-half shooting and defensive schemes, they couldn’t contain Oklahoma City’s avalanche runs in the second half, which have now resulted in back-to-back 15+ point wins. The hosts emphasize the Thunder’s historic 7-0 start to the playoffs—the first in franchise history—and speculate on the possibility of a sweep, while also discussing the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and the team’s potential top-four pick in the 2026 draft. The episode closes with praise for head coach J.J. Redick’s coaching resilience and the Thunder’s maturity in handling high-pressure Game 3 scenarios.