LeBron James Sends Message After Game 3 Loss: ‘We Still Got Life'

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 131-108 loss to the reigning NBA-champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, surrendering an 0-3 deficit in their second-round playoff series.

Game 3 followed a similar pattern as the rest of the series thus far. LeBron James and the Lakers hung around in the first half, but an unstoppable third-quarter barrage ultimately resulted in a double-digit victory for the NBA’s No. 1 overall seed.

The Lakers are now facing elimination as they head into Game 4 on Monday night.

James was asked for his perspective on the Thunder’s 3-0 lead during his postgame media availability on Saturday. The 41-year-old NBA superstar tried to keep things positive as the Lakers prepare for Game 4.

“I’m not angry or disappointed. Obviously you’re disappointed at the simple fact, being down 3-0 obviously. But we still got life and that’s all you can ask for,” James said.

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James finished Game 3 with 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds, shooting 7/19 from the field and 2/6 from behind the 3-point arc. In his 23rd NBA season, the All-Star forward is averaging 23 points, 6.7 assists and four rebounds per game against the vaunted Thunder defense.

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Oklahoma City was once again led by a balanced attack from its talented squad. Seven Thunder players scored in double figures, led by 24 points from Ajay Mitchell and 23 points from reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Game 4 will tipoff at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday.

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This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM.