The Thunder and the Lakers have finalized their respective starters ahead of a critical Game 3 of their West Semis matchup.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers are all in for the continuation of their 2026 Western Conference Semifinals series of the NBA Playoffs.
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As such, both teams have already finalized their respective starters heading to the pivotal Game 3.
Bannered by reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder will look to start Ajay Mitchell, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein on Saturday evening.
As for the Lakers, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton are in.
The Lakers are facing immense pressure after losing the first two games of the series in Oklahoma City and cannot fully afford to go down 0-3 against the defending champs.
Game 3 is set for both teams at 8:30 PM ET in the Crypto.com Arena.
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