NBA basketball preview & prediction 09.05.2026 8:30 pm

NBA Los Angeles, CA, Staples Center 09.05.2026 8:30 pm

Facts

Oklahoma City Thunder leads series 2-0. Second leg.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, LA Lakers won 0.

LA Lakers has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Oklahoma City is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Oklahoma City may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, LA Lakers has had a series of away games.

In this match, Oklahoma City is the team to beat.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, LA Lakers won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2212:2320. (average 110.6:116).

Including home matches between the teams, LA Lakers won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 988:1004. (average 109.8:111.6).