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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts after fouling Thunder guard Russell Westbrook late in the game Sunday afternoon. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times / January 27, 2013) |
Dwight Howard missed six consecutive free throws for the Lakers, who made seven of 16 (43.8%) overall from the line.
Kobe Bryant looked on pace for a triple-double with six points, six assists and seven rebounds.
Lakers 27, Thunder 23 (end of first quarter)
The Lakers finished a strong first quarter of basketball with a four-point lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Antawn Jamison hit three free throws with 1.9 seconds left in the quarter to give the Lakers their biggest lead of the game. Serge Ibaka got up gingerly after fouling Jamison, favoring what looked like his hip.
The Lakers shot 45.5% from the field with seven players scoring, led by Metta World Peace, Earl Clark and Steve Nash with five points apiece.
The Thunder hit only 38.5%, led by Kevin Durant's seven points.
Oklahoma City had seven offensive rebounds to the Lakers' five, giving them four more shot attempts in the quarter.
Pregame
The Lakers (18-25) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-10) on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.
The Thunder have the best record in the NBA. The Lakers finally ended a four-game losing streak with a victory on Friday over the Utah Jazz.
It would be a huge win for the Lakers but a difficult one to get against Oklahoma City.
For a more in-depth breakdown, check out Preview: Lakers at Thunder.
ALSO:
Even in victory, Lakers struggling with turnovers and free throws
Lakers' teammates prefer Kobe Bryant as a willing passer
Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash receive Italian national team jerseys
Email Eric Pincus at eric.pincus@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @EricPincus.
Kobe Bryant looked on pace for a triple-double with six points, six assists and seven rebounds.
Lakers 27, Thunder 23 (end of first quarter)
The Lakers finished a strong first quarter of basketball with a four-point lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Antawn Jamison hit three free throws with 1.9 seconds left in the quarter to give the Lakers their biggest lead of the game. Serge Ibaka got up gingerly after fouling Jamison, favoring what looked like his hip.
The Lakers shot 45.5% from the field with seven players scoring, led by Metta World Peace, Earl Clark and Steve Nash with five points apiece.
The Thunder hit only 38.5%, led by Kevin Durant's seven points.
Oklahoma City had seven offensive rebounds to the Lakers' five, giving them four more shot attempts in the quarter.
Pregame
The Lakers (18-25) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-10) on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.
The Thunder have the best record in the NBA. The Lakers finally ended a four-game losing streak with a victory on Friday over the Utah Jazz.
It would be a huge win for the Lakers but a difficult one to get against Oklahoma City.
For a more in-depth breakdown, check out Preview: Lakers at Thunder.
ALSO:
Even in victory, Lakers struggling with turnovers and free throws
Lakers' teammates prefer Kobe Bryant as a willing passer
Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash receive Italian national team jerseys
Email Eric Pincus at eric.pincus@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @EricPincus.
