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Thunder sweep Lakers; Mitchell’s 39-second half ties record

PUBLISHED May 12, 2026, 1:45 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES — The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 on Monday night, completing a second-round playoff sweep as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and Chet Holmgren’s dunk with 32.8 seconds remaining provided a decisive lead; LeBron James finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds in the loss. CLEVELAND — In a separate second-round game Monday, Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points and tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a halftime deficit with a 24-0 run to beat the Detroit Pistons 112-103, evening that series and setting up a pivotal Game 3 with momentum shifting this week.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regular season completed seating teams for the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Thunder and Lakers met in second-round series; prior meetings showed Thunder advantage.
Monday night: Oklahoma City beat Los Angeles 115-110, completing a 4-0 sweep.
Monday night: Cleveland defeated Detroit 112-103, Donovan Mitchell scored 43 with 39 in second half.
Following these games, Thunder advance and Cavaliers prepare for the next scheduled series game.

News Intelligence

The NBA playoffs are heating up. If you're a Thunder fan, celebrate the sweep and get ready for the next round. Lakers supporters, it's time to regroup and look forward to next season. Cavaliers fans, hold on tight for a pivotal Game 3.

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Who Benefited

The Oklahoma City Thunder organization and players benefited directly from the Game 4 victory, securing a second-round sweep and advancing in the NBA playoffs, while the Cleveland Cavaliers benefited from Donovan Mitchell’s record-tying second-half performance that evened their series.

Who Impacted

The Los Angeles Lakers organization and roster suffered elimination from the second round after the Game 4 loss to Oklahoma City, and the Detroit Pistons lost momentum after conceding a 24-0 run that allowed Cleveland to even their series.

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