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“They know who they are”: LeBron James sends clear message after Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over Oklahoma City Thunder | NBA News – The Times of India
LeBron James did not hold back cheering for the Los Angeles Lakers’ powerful performances on April 6. The Lakers made a bold statement Sunday night by dominating the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder in a stunning 126–99 win. The Lakers controlled the game from start to finish. Luka Doncic played a huge role in the blowout, showing why he remains one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the league.
LeBron James boldly shared his thoughts after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a heavy blow at their home court, Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. LeBron James offered thoughtful insight into the team’s mindset while acknowledging that the Lakers are still a work in progress. “They know who they are… We’re still trying to figure it out,” James told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “We understand that coming down the stretch we have to play some really good basketball, but we’re still working our habits.”
James, who has taken a larger leadership role both on and off the court, also shared a quick postgame plan. “We got that dub out the way, now I’m going to go shoot Mind the Game with Steve Nash,” he said with a grin.
With playoff intensity already creeping in, the Lakers seem focused not just on winning—but on evolving at the right time.
For Lakers, it was a much-needed crucial win. LeBron James led the charge with a strong all-around performance. Logging just over 34 minutes, LeBron scored 19 points on 9-of-16 shooting (56.3%), added 7 assists, and contributed 3 rebounds.
Austin Reaves was another standout, scoring 18 points and hitting 4 of his 8 three-point attempts.
Luka Doncic put up a game-high 30 points in under 38 minutes. He shot 55% from the floor and nailed 5 triples on 11 attempts, also adding 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a well-rounded showing.
Dorian Finney-Smith added 7 rebounds and 2 assists with just 2 turnovers in nearly 30 minutes of action.
Off the bench, Gabe Vincent also dropped 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting— all from three-point range— and chipped in 3 assists and 3 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura helped anchor the frontcourt, combining for 14 points and 12 rebounds.
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As for the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 26 points, alongside 3 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. Jalen Williams followed with 16 points, and Chet Holmgren added 10. Unfortunately for the Thunder, they only had three stars to score a double digit.
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Kansas State beat reporter Wyatt Wheeler breaks down the Wildcats’ search for their next head men’s basketball coach.
Kansas State women’s basketball’s fairytale run will continue.
A day after rallying to keep their Big 12 Tournament run alive, the 12th-seeded Wildcats got hot in the fourth quarter to upset fifth-seeded Oklahoma State in a 74-73 quarterfinal win on Friday, March 6, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
After Oklahoma State made a game-tying 3-pointer with five seconds left, it accidentally fouled Tess Heal with 1.3 seconds remaining, sending her to the line. She split her free throws, missing the backend, leading to a Cowboys miss on a desperation heave.
The Wildcats will play in Saturday’s 3 p.m. semifinal against the winner of Friday afternoon’s matchup between league-champion TCU and ninth-seeded BYU.
Kansas State got a special shooting performance from freshman Jordan Spieser, who showed why she was considered a five-star prospect, as she finished with 21 points and five made triples. After Oklahoma State cut the Wildats’ lead to two with 46 seconds left, Speiser made her final 3-pointer with 17 seconds left.
This came after the Wildcats went on a 9-0 run to overcome a four-point deficit with 4:41 left in the fourth. Taryn Sides’ layup with 1:48 left put the Wildcats up by five. Kansas State’s largest deficit was 13 points early in the third quarter.
With the win, Kansas State became the first 12-seed to beat a four-seed since 2008. It came a day after the Wildcats scored the final 21 points to overcome a 14-point deficit against No. 21 Texas Tech.
Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at @WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at wwheeler@usatodayco.com
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5-seed Oklahoma knocks off Florida 82-64 to advance to the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinals
The 5-seed Sooners used a 10-0 run to start the third quarter to pull away and beat the 12-seed Gators 82-64 in the second round of the SEC Tournament.
Massive Third Quarter
OU outscored Florida 27-7 in the third quarter to build a big lead before winning by 18. The Sooners started the quarter on a 10-oh run that was highlighted by an epic fast break bucket.
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Oklahoma center Raegan Beers reached a historic milestone Thursday night in her 100th career start. The All-SEC standout became the third player in Oklahoma history—and the only active Division I player—to surpass 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds.
With the achievement, Beers joins legendary Sooners Courtney Paris (2,731 points, 2,032 rebounds) and Molly McGuire (2,147 points, 1,071 rebounds) in the exclusive club.
Beers now totals 2,003 points and 1,207 rebounds in a remarkable college career that includes two seasons at Oregon State and two at Oklahoma.
In the win over Florida, Beers had 18 points and seven rebounds.
Super Freshman
Freshman Aaliyah Chavez continued her impressive debut season on Thursday. The only freshman named to an All-SEC team this week, Chavez finished with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists.
She has now scored in double figures in 24 straight games, showcasing remarkable consistency in her first college season.
Chavez also went a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, extending her SEC record for consecutive made free throws to 57. She now sits just two shy of the Oklahoma program record, currently held by Taylor Robertson.
Next Up
Oklahoma will face No. 6 LSU on Friday at approximately 1:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. The matchup marks a chance for the Sooners to respond after the Tigers handed them their largest loss of the season earlier this year. On Jan. 18, LSU defeated Oklahoma 91–72 in Norman, making Friday’s game a highly anticipated rematch.
As Oklahoma Severe Weather Awareness Week continues, Public Service Company of Oklahoma is urging customers to take steps now to stay safe and prepared as the threat of spring storms returns.
In a news release dated March 5, 2026, PSO said it is monitoring the potential for severe weather across its service area this week.
The company said severe thunderstorms, large hail, high winds and isolated tornadoes could cause power outages.
PSO said crews are ready to restore power “safely and quickly” if outages occur.
The utility encouraged customers to review storm preparedness tips, including what to do if the lights go out; download the company’s mobile app to stay connected and report outages; sign up for outage alerts and email updates; and review power line safety.
“We’re always monitoring weather conditions and preparing our system to handle whatever Oklahoma’s spring might bring,” said Dwayne Apple, PSO vice president of distribution operations. “Now is a great time to review your emergency plans, check your supplies, and make sure your loved ones and neighbors are ready too.”
PSO said it prepares for severe weather year-round by trimming trees near power lines, upgrading equipment and installing smart technology intended to help reduce outages and improve response times.
The company also said it recently held a comprehensive storm drill to prepare employees for the unique challenges of Oklahoma’s weather.
PSO said the exercise included real-time response activities such as weather forecasting, resource management and restoration planning, aimed at ensuring the company can respond safely and quickly when storms strike.
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