The Lakers lost an entire starting lineup and suffered a 36-point blowout against the Thunder! Lakers players argued with the coach.

Today, the Lakers hosted the top-ranked Thunder. James and Hayes were both sidelined due to left foot soreness. Timmy started, accompanied by Kennard, Laravia, Hachimura, and Ayton. The Thunder's starters were Alexander, Mitchell, Dort, Holmgren, and Harten. For some contests, the result is foreseeable from the start.

The Lakers' absent players effectively meant they were missing a complete starting unit.

After the opening, the Lakers trailed 2-8; Redick, dissatisfied with the defense, called an early timeout.

The Lakers' first five points were all scored by Timmy.

Kennard handled much of the ball-handling offense, and Ayton finished with an easy basket.

Adou Tiero showed full effort, scoring on a second-chance opportunity and making one of two free throws.

Timmy displayed a soft touch, shooting 4-for-4 and scoring 10 points.

Alexander hit a three-pointer, Tiero made one free throw, then Bronny entered the game and assisted Tiero on a three-pointer.

Shortly afterward, Redick substituted Tiero out.

James, not working, watched from the sidelines.

Vanderbilt and Kobe Bufkin both hit three-pointers, and the Thunder also connected on two consecutive threes. Hachimura scored inside.

Vanderbilt drew a foul on Alexander but missed all three free throws!

At the end of the first quarter, Lakers trailed Thunder 27-34. Timmy had 10 points and 1 assist, Hachimura 2 points and 1 rebound, Ayton 2 points, Laravia 3 rebounds, Kennard 2 points and 4 assists, Tiero 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, Vanderbilt 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, Bronny 1 rebound and 1 assist, Kobe Bufkin 3 points.

In the second quarter, just 16 seconds into play, Redick called a timeout and substituted Vanderbilt out, leading to an argument between Vanderbilt and Redick!

Hachimura scored on a layup, Bufkin made both free throws, and Hachimura added 5 consecutive points, tying the game for the Lakers.

Caruso hit a three-pointer, and Kennard made two of three free throws.

The Thunder regained the lead; Laravia hit a jump shot and Kennard scored on a drive, tying it at 42, prompting a Thunder timeout.

The Thunder then mounted a 9-2 run; Tiero was hit in the face and went straight back to the locker room!

The referee initially called a foul on the Lakers; the Lakers challenged and succeeded. Bronny scored on a pull-up mid-range jumper.

The Thunder unleashed a 14-0 surge; Laravia missed both free throws, Timmy finally made one free throw to break the scoring drought. Halftime: Lakers 47-65 Thunder. Ayton 2 points, Timmy 11 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, Hachimura 9 points, 3 rebounds, Laravia 2 points, 5 rebounds, Kennard 8 points, 8 assists, Bronny 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, Bufkin 5 points, Tiero 5 points, 2 rebounds, Vanderbilt 3 points, 2 rebounds.

In the third quarter, Hachimura dunked but continued to miss free throws.

Kennard hit a mid-range shot; the opponent answered with a three-pointer; Hachimura dunked again, forcing a Thunder timeout.

Ayton made one of two free throws; at this point, the Lakers were 8-for-19 on free throws, missing 11.

The gap widened further; Kennard suddenly received a technical foul.

The Lakers went scoreless for nearly four minutes; the Thunder built a 11-0 run, leading by 27 points entering a timeout. Hachimura ended the scoring drought.

Bronny dunked, showing a glimpse of his father's style.

Tiero, injured earlier, returned to the court and contributed a powerful dunk.

The Lakers entered the fourth quarter with a score of 62-93.

The game had long lost its appeal, but the bench atmosphere remained relatively relaxed.

Final score: Lakers 87-123 Thunder, a 36-point loss. Bronny 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, Timmy 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, Hachimura 15 points, 5 rebounds, Ayton 3 points, 3 rebounds, Laravia 2 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, Kennard 10 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, Tiero 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, Knecht 5 points, 4 rebounds, Bufkin 9 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, Kleber 2 points, Smith 11 points, 2 assists, Mann 2 points, 2 rebounds, Vanderbilt 3 points, 2 rebounds.

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