The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Los Angeles Lakers, 131-108, in Game 3 Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. OKC scored 54 points in the paint in the win. Ajay Mitchell was once again dominant for the defending champions, with a 24-point, 10-assist double-double. Chet Holmgren had a near-double-double of his own, scoring 18 points with nine rebounds. The Thunder improve to 7-0 in the playoffs, becoming the first team since the 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers to do so the season after winning a championship. Here are three takeaways from OKC's victory. Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images 1.…