The Lakers lost 131-108 to the Thunder in Game 3, marking their worst playoff defeat and putting them on the brink of elimination with a 3-0 series deficit. Despite leading at halftime, the Lakers struggled after the break, being outscored 74-49 in the second half. LeBron James and Austin Reaves had subpar performances, combining for 36 points on 12-for-32 shooting, while Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 24 points. The teams will face off again in Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.
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