How to watch Thunder vs. Lakers Game 4 for free: Start time, livestream

Nypost · May 11, 2026 · 391 words · By Angela Tricarico

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What to know about How to watch Thunder vs. Lakers Game 4 for free: Start time, livestream

The Lakers will try to avoid being swept by the Thunder in tonight’s Game 4.

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What happened

The Lakers will try to avoid being swept by the Thunder in tonight’s Game 4.

Why it matters

Although the Lakers held a slim one-point lead at halftime, the Thunder’s offense exploded in the second half, outscoring Los Angeles by 24 points over the final two quarters for a final score of 131-108.

Common ground

Ajay Mitchell was the breakout star of the night, with a career-high 24 points and 10 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each contributed 23 points to help Oklahoma City improve to 7–0 in the postseason.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/sports/heres-how-to-watch-thunder-vs-lakers-game-4…

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Claim 1: “Game 5: May 13*”

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Claim 2: “the Thunder’s offense exploded in the second half, outscoring Los Angeles by 24 points over the final two quarters for a final score of 131-108.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the final score of 131-108 and the specific second-half scoring margin (74-49, which is a 25-point difference, though the claim says 24, the overall result and blowout nature are confirmed by multiple sources).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 Oklahoma City Thunder season was the 17th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and its 59th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On March 12, 2025, the Thunder clinched…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_Oklahoma_City_Thunder_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 Oklahoma City Thunder season is the 18th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 59th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). For the second time in franchise history, and t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_Oklahoma_City_Thunder_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Oklahoma City Thunder are an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City. The Thunder compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Thunder

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Claim 3: “What: NBA Playoffs Second Round, Game 4”

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The provided web search results for this specific claim are irrelevant (gaming sites), and no other source confirms the specific game number/date pairing.

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Claim 4: “This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.”

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Claim 5: “Game 3: Thunder 131, Lakers 108”

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Claim 6: “Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90”

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Multiple independent reports from Nypost and Al Jazeera confirm the Game 1 score was 108-90 in favor of the Thunder.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Tuesday’s 108-90 Game 1 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center
https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/sports/lakers-fall-to-thunder-…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Thunder’s 108-90 victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/sports/thunder-bench-horrified…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Game 1: Thunder 108, Lakers 90
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/sports/how-to-watch-thunder-la…

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Claim 7: “Game 2: Thunder 125, Lakers 107”

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Claim 8: “Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each contributed 23 points”

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The evidence provided mentions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren scoring 23 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls, not in Game 3 against the Lakers.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022–23 Oklahoma City Thunder season was the 15th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 57th in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022–23_Oklahoma_City_Thunder_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2024–25 season and conclusion to the season's playoffs. The best-of-seven series ended with the Western C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_NBA_Finals

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chet Thomas Holmgren ( CHET HOHM-grən; born May 1, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A consensus five-star…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Holmgren

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Claim 9: “Ajay Mitchell was the breakout star of the night, with a career-high 24 points and 10 assists”

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Nypost and ABC7 Los Angeles independently report Ajay Mitchell's career-high 24 points and 10 assists in Game 3.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ajay Mitchell (born 25 June 2002) is a Belgian-American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajay_Mitchell

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barry Jeffrey Mitchell (April 28, 1965 – December 17, 2025) was an American professional basketball player.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Mitchell_(basketball)

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Claim 10: “When: May 11, 10:30 p.m. ET”

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Nypost explicitly lists Game 4 as May 11 at 10:30 ET.

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web search NEUTRAL — Game Broadcast Schedule.The Seattle Mariners (19-22) visit the Houston Astros (16-25) at 8:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May 11 for an AL West matchup. Mariners vs. Astros: Game Info and Tickets.
https://sportstalk790.iheart.com/content/2026-05-11-buy-tick…

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web search NEUTRAL — Key dates, important events and season information for 2025-26 season. Official release. Updated on May 5, 2026 7:11 AM.June 10: NBA Finals 2026 – Game 4 on ABC, 8:30 p.m. ET. June 13: Deadline for an…
https://www.nba.com/news/key-dates

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Claim 11: “Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.”

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Claim 12: “Game 6: May 16*”

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Claim 13: “Down 3-0, their season is on the line.”

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Two independent news sources (Al Jazeera and Nypost) confirm the Thunder lead the series 3-0.

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Claim 14: “help Oklahoma City improve to 7–0 in the postseason.”

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While the series lead is confirmed, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming a total postseason record of 7-0.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a list of draft pick selections made by the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Thunder's previously incarnation was the Seattle SuperSonics formed in 1967…
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Claim 15: “Game 7: May 18*”

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Claim 16: “Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles, California)”

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Claim 17: “Streaming: Prime Video”

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Nypost lists Prime Video as the broadcaster for Game 4, and general web results confirm NBA games are streaming on Prime Video for the 2025-26 season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Stream live NBA games, matches, highlights, and replays anytime on Prime Video. Enjoy exclusive coverage, expert commentary, and on-demand access to the sports you love from your favorite devices.
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web search NEUTRAL — Watch 2025-26 NBA games live on Amazon Prime Video. See full schedule, subscription cost, free trial, and how to stream every game.
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web search NEUTRAL — Confused by the streaming shuffle? Here's how to watch Spurs vs. Timberwolves Games 2, 3 and 4 on ESPN, Prime Video and Peacock.
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