Thunder struggles continue in Summer League loss to Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder began their Las Vegas Summer League campaign with a 96-84 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on July 10. The Thunder remain winless in four Summer League games, with this latest defeat marked by poor shooting and turnovers. Bennett Stirtz shone with 18 points while Adou Thiero led the Lakers with 20 points. The Thunder trailed by 10 points at halftime and could not close the gap in the second half. Following this defeat, the Thunder's efforts in the Summer League will be scrutinized as they look to improve in upcoming contests.
- •Thunder drop to 0-4 in Summer League play.
- •Bennett Stirtz scored 18 points for Oklahoma City.
- •Adou Thiero led the Lakers with 20 points.
- •Thunder trailed 53-43 at halftime.
- •Next Summer League game is crucial for Thunder's progress.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Photos: Best images from Thunder's 96-84 Summer League loss to Lakers
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Player grades: Thunder open Las Vegas Summer League with 96-84 loss to Lakers
"The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
"Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 5:37 AMPhotos: Best images from Thunder's 96-84 Summer League loss to Lakers
The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 5:28 AMPlayer grades: Thunder open Las Vegas Summer League with 96-84 loss to Lakers
Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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