Thunder roll to 7-0, extend unbeaten playoff streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominant playoff run, extending their unbeaten streak to 7-0 with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second round.

Lakers struggle as thunder stay perfect

Ajay Mitchell led the way for Oklahoma City, posting career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points and nine assists, while Chet Holmgren chipped in with 18 points and nine rebounds.

For the Lakers, LeBron James managed 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds, but struggled from the field, going 6-17. Austin Reaves had 17 points and nine assists, but LA couldn't keep up with the Thunder's relentless pace.

Oklahoma City outscored the Lakers 33-20 in the third quarter, pulling away for good. The Thunder's 7-0 start marks the sixth time in NBA history that a defending champion has begun the postseason with such a record.

The series now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 4 on Monday, with the Lakers facing an uphill battle to stay alive in the series.