LAKERS vs THUNDER (POST-GAME REPORT)

LAKERS 107 - THUNDER 89
Lakers sweep the Thunder with the win last night in Oklahoma City, going 2-0 so far in their road trip. Lakers led the whole way through the game and made sure they didn't lose the lead. I guess this win was that easy.

It was a night when every Laker that was suited, played. Six Laker players in double digits. Shooting 50% while holding the Thunder to only 41.5%. Yes, it was that kind of night as the Lakers made the game look effortless. And it was evident early on in the game when they took a 17 point at the end of the 1st, that they were focused. From then on Oklahoma couldn't bring the game any closer.

Kobe led the Lakers in scoring with 19pts while also filling up the box with 5asts, 4stls, 3rebs, 2blks, and zero turnovers. Pau nearly had a triple-double with 14pts, 14ebs, and 7asts. Lamar, though fouling out in the 4th, was aggressive every minute he was on the floor and had himself 18pts, and 6rebs, shooting 2-2 from behind the arc. Josh Powell contributed well off the bench adding 14pts to the 39 total points the bench produced. Sasha played poorly with 2pts shooting 1-6. But hey, he shot a combined 6-7 in the last two games, he was allowed to miss some this game. Luke was great with a good aggressive 11pts on 5-shooting. Even Shannon Brown got some burn and scored my two favorite baskets of the night.

They played some good defense tonight against the Thunder, holding their big 3(Durant, Green, & Westbook) below their season average. Durant finished with 24pts and 6rebs. Green added 12pts but was held to only 8 attempts. While Westbrook shot 2-11 from the field, but got the rest of his 10pts from the free throw line. They also had 6 players in double figures but only Collison was able to get into double digits off the bench with 10pts and 8rebs.

The Lakers played a great game with focus and energy. Consistency is all they lack. Well from the bench at least. But in recent games, they show what they're capable of. Giving us flashbacks of the early season when they not only kept the lead, but extended it. All they need is consistency. Up next, another revenge to check off the list in Detroit.