Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:21 am

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Friday, January 8, 2015, 7:30 PM PDT
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA

Referees: Ken Mauer, Bennie Adams, Tre Maddox

Line: Thunder -14.5


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GAME PREVIEW: THUNDER AT LAKERS

By ALAN FERGUSON, NBA.com

With Kevin Durant back on the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder quickly got back in the win column.

They'll try to keep rolling Friday night by extending their recent success against the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a pair of blowout wins three weeks ago.

Durant was forced to sit out a 116-104 loss to Sacramento on Monday because of a sprained right big toe but returned two days later to lead the way in a 112-94 win over Memphis, Oklahoma City's 14th in 17 games.

The Thunder star scored 17 of his 26 points in the second half and grabbed 17 rebounds, one shy of tying a career high, in 33 minutes.

"Our training staff did a great job the last few days," he said. "I'm just happy to be back playing."

Durant will next try to send Oklahoma City (25-11) to its 19th win in 23 games against the Lakers (8-29), including the playoffs. The Thunder have won the past three meetings at Staples Center and prevailed 120-85 at Los Angeles on Dec. 23 for their sixth straight win in the series.

They also led by as many as 46 in a 118-78 home victory four days earlier.

Oklahoma City will try to extend that run while earning a fourth consecutive road win in the opener to a three-game trip.

"It was a good win but obviously we go on the road now for three games. We're going to need to carry over this kind of concentration and focus that we had today," coach Billy Donovan said.

The Lakers have dropped back-to-back games since winning a season-high three in a row but nearly pulled off a stunning rally in Sacramento on Thursday. Los Angeles erased a 27-point deficit in the second half to take a two-point lead with 1:34 remaining.

The Lakers then committed two turnovers and missed their final two shots in a 118-115 loss.

D'Angelo Russell had 11 of his career-best 27 points in the fourth quarter before leaving with a sprained ankle. His status is unclear for Friday.

Kobe Bryant had 28 in his return from a sore right shoulder and was rested in the final period because of a minutes limitation imposed by coach Byron Scott.

"I feel like they kind of got lucky with that one because if I wouldn't have went down, I probably would have hit some bogus shot and we would have won it," Russell said. "Everything was happening for us, and the basketball gods would have probably blessed us on that."

The Lakers won back-to-back home games for the first time this season without Bryant in the lineup but had that streak snapped with a 109-88 drubbing to league-best Golden State on Tuesday.

They trailed by 12 after the opening quarter in that game and 17 on Thursday.

"We have to start games (like the fourth quarter against Sacramento). We can't wait to see how teams are going to attack us and be on our heels," Scott said. "We have to be the aggressor and be physical right from the start."

The Lakers haven't defeated Oklahoma City since March 9, 2014, at Staples Center.


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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 3:18 pm

3Peat checking in. Is it just me or does it seem like we play these guys once a week LOL.
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 3:55 pm

3Peatkb24 wrote:3Peat checking in. Is it just me or does it seem like we play these guys once a week LOL.


And I have to suffer with another in person blowout tonight. Scott and I are going to check out a new Mexican restaurant in downtown LA before the game that's getting great reviews to assure a good time tonight. Funny thing that my last rep game was a blowout in our favor vs. Phoenix. I have no idea how we got stuck with this game. I almost decided not to go, but what the hell. It's always fun hanging out with Scott and going to Staples Center! Maybe D-lo will play and the confidence they gained in Q-4 last night will carry over into this game. You never know!!! Go Lakers!!!!
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Postby 3Peatkb24 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:28 pm

KobeMVP888 wrote:
3Peatkb24 wrote:3Peat checking in. Is it just me or does it seem like we play these guys once a week LOL.


And I have to suffer with another in person blowout tonight. Scott and I are going to check out a new Mexican restaurant in downtown LA before the game that's getting great reviews to assure a good time tonight. Funny thing that my last rep game was a blowout in our favor vs. Phoenix. I have no idea how we got stuck with this game. I almost decided not to go, but what the hell. It's always fun hanging out with Scott and going to Staples Center! Maybe D-lo will play and the confidence they gained in Q-4 last night will carry over into this game. You never know!!! Go Lakers!!!!


Always good to have a Plan B Ken because you never know with our team. I went to Hooters last year when the Pacers were up 60-27 at Half. Still had a wonderful night. I actually sat next to 2 people roughly your age during the game, it was a couple - man and woman and had awesome conversation with both about both the Pacers and Lakers and past history. They were extremely nice folks and understood why I was a Lakers fan after I told them my history with Basketball. That made the game go much better. I got to see Kobe as well. I didn't have to drive so I got tanked at Hooters, ate some wings, and had a blast to end the night.
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby KobeMVP888 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 4:54 pm

3Peatkb24 wrote:Always good to have a Plan B Ken


For the past 2 seasons, we decided to make the games our Plan B! "lol4:

I know. Such snobs, but fuck 'em if they can't take a joke. We ALWAYS have a good time. It's not like our eyes aren't wide open, although if you asked the "Lakerholics," they would probably tell you that we walk around with blinders on.

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Postby NuggetsCountry » Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:01 pm

Have fun Ken!!!

oh yeah, and..........

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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Julius Russell » Fri Jan 08, 2016 7:53 pm

We lost by 35 then 30 the last time we played. We better not lose by anymore than 25 or Byron sux :goofylaf: :goofylaf: :goofylaf:
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:11 pm

Aaahhh my Byron haters show themselves. Can the Buss crew retain his dubious services or is he just the fallguy/stoolpigeon for the next wave?
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby lakerevolution » Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:13 pm

Rudy T. and Del "I don't molest boys" Harris want to know. And the elder Dunleavy is playing $10 hands of slapjacks with Antoni and Mike Milkdud Brown.
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby Julius Russell » Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:35 pm

Byron is what he is... No hate

I can see him back for one more year
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:06 pm

Only down 1 at 69-68. Sweet Lou with the 3! Hibbert has actually showed up tonight too. Kobe putting on a show. Entertaining game.
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:09 pm

That's twice in a row Roy altered a shot, then he had help by Nance who blocked the shot. Lakers lead 70-69.
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:17 pm

You can tell Kobe wants to win this game. Down 82-78 but it's highly competitive. Plenty of time.
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Re: Gm 38: Thunder at Lakers GAME THREAD

Postby 3Peatkb24 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:23 pm

Durant is awesome! When he shoots the 3 he makes it look easy. Lakers down 90-85 after 3. At least this is close.
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Postby 3Peatkb24 » Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:29 pm

Bring Kobe back in before this gets out of hand! Lakers down 96-85 with 10 minutes left.
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