Lakers Get Past Thunder While Missing Two Superstars

Dennis Schroder (17) of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Mar. 1, 2023. Ian Maule/Getty Images

With LeBron James and Anthony Davis out, Dennis Schroder scored 26 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123–117 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, March 1, in Oklahoma City.

Also missing D'Angelo Russell (sprained right ankle),  the Lakers needed a balanced offensive effort and they got it to win for the fourth time in five games.