LA Lakers thumped by Thunder

Having clinched a Western Conference top seed in the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers began experimenting for the postseason on Wednesday and found they still have some work to do.

In their first game since taking the top spot, the Lakers were routed 105-86 by Oklahoma City, never leading for the first time all season. The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets each could have clinched an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a victory, but both were beaten by title contenders.

Results: Utah 124 Memphis 115; Philadelphia 107 Washington 98; Denver 132 San Antonio 126; Oklahoma City 105 LA Lakers 86; Toronto 109 Orlando 99; Boston 149 Brooklyn 115.