PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder (11-1) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers (8-3) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Paycom Center. The Thunder rank first defensively in few shots allowed attacking the rim, while the Lakers counter with the league's most efficient attacking rim offense. Oklahoma City enters as a 7-point favorite , a spread that reflects their dominant start to the season. The Lakers have won six of their last seven games overall and will be eager to stay hot after taking down the Hornets in a 121-111 road victory on Monday. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the benchmark of the league with 11 wins in their first 12 games and are looking to build on their three-game win streak. Despite their elite rim defense, the Thunder rank third in forcing turnovers and fourth in perimeter defense, allowing low-quality three-pointers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the way with 32.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. The Lakers will have a slight rest advantage after having a day off, but the Thunder managed to give their starters extra rest on Tuesday, as most only played through the first three quarters of their blowout win over Golden State.