Schroder lead Lakers to first win without LeBron James

Dennis Schroder scored 26 points and helped the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday night.

Schroder felt pain in his left ankle in the first quarter but stayed in the game. He made 8 of 18 shots and finished with six assists to help the Lakers overcome their injury issues. LeBron James and Anthony Davis both were out with right foot injuries and D’Angelo Russell sat out because of a sprained right ankle.

Troy Brown Jr. scored a season-high 19 points and Austin Reaves added 19 for the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers beat Oklahoma City Thunder, 123-117. pic.twitter.com/BBOKpLZhkj

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Jalen Williams scored 24 points for Oklahoma with Josh Giddey right behind him with 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and Lu Dort added 19 points for the Thunder.

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averages 31 points per game, sat out due to health and safety protocols and an abdominal strain.