Live stream: Lakers 129, Thunder 120
The Los Angeles Lakers (16-14) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-9) at Paycom Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday December 23, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers 129, Oklahoma City Thunder 120 (Final)
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Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Losing streak is OVER! Lakers get a much-needed win on the road vs. OKC before taking on the Celtics on Christmas Day.
Lebron: 40 pts, 7 rebs, 7 asts
AD: 26 pts, 11 rebs, 7 asts, 2 blks
Rui: 21 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls
DLo: 15 pts, 3 asts
Reaves: 11 pts, 10 asts, 3 rebs – 10:27 PM
Losing streak is OVER! Lakers get a much-needed win on the road vs. OKC before taking on the Celtics on Christmas Day.
Lebron: 40 pts, 7 rebs, 7 asts
AD: 26 pts, 11 rebs, 7 asts, 2 blks
Rui: 21 pts, 6 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls
DLo: 15 pts, 3 asts
Reaves: 11 pts, 10 asts, 3 rebs – 10:27 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Taking this win to go — home for #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/RUfOLO3isU – 10:24 PM
Taking this win to go — home for #NBAXmas pic.twitter.com/RUfOLO3isU – 10:24 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Putting LeBron at the point means the ball is in the hands of your best player on every possession. The Lakers got the right shot on almost every possession tonight and that’s not a coincidence – 10:24 PM
Putting LeBron at the point means the ball is in the hands of your best player on every possession. The Lakers got the right shot on almost every possession tonight and that’s not a coincidence – 10:24 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers snap their four-game losing streak win the most meaningful win of the season, outside IST, beating OKC 129-120. LeBron 40p on 13-of-20 7r 7a 2s 2b; AD 26p 11r 7a 2b; Rui 21p 6r 2s; D-Lo 15p 3a; Reaves 11p 10a; TP 10p 6r 2b – 10:21 PM
The Lakers snap their four-game losing streak win the most meaningful win of the season, outside IST, beating OKC 129-120. LeBron 40p on 13-of-20 7r 7a 2s 2b; AD 26p 11r 7a 2b; Rui 21p 6r 2s; D-Lo 15p 3a; Reaves 11p 10a; TP 10p 6r 2b – 10:21 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
We recorded an episode of the Hoop Collective this morning where we discussed, in part, the Lakers’ recent struggles.
Naturally, they proceed to go out tonight and have one of their best wins of the entire season at OKC. Great performance with their new starting 5. – 10:19 PM
We recorded an episode of the Hoop Collective this morning where we discussed, in part, the Lakers’ recent struggles.
Naturally, they proceed to go out tonight and have one of their best wins of the entire season at OKC. Great performance with their new starting 5. – 10:19 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Lakers beat the Thunder 129-120.
– SGA: 34-5-7 + 2 steals
– Dub: 28-6-3
– Chet: 19 and 10 rebounds + 3 blocks
– Kenrich Williams: 11 and 5 assists
Just an off shooting night on a lot of really good looks for OKC. – 10:19 PM
Lakers beat the Thunder 129-120.
– SGA: 34-5-7 + 2 steals
– Dub: 28-6-3
– Chet: 19 and 10 rebounds + 3 blocks
– Kenrich Williams: 11 and 5 assists
Just an off shooting night on a lot of really good looks for OKC. – 10:19 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Three points, two ways.
Courtesy of @KingJames
#VoteLakers: on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/WIRtaRPww6 – 10:18 PM
Three points, two ways.
Courtesy of @KingJames
#VoteLakers: on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/WIRtaRPww6 – 10:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lakers win their must-win game on December 23rd. They brought it tonight and came away with a big win over OKC. What a game from LeBron. – 10:15 PM
Lakers win their must-win game on December 23rd. They brought it tonight and came away with a big win over OKC. What a game from LeBron. – 10:15 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James has his first 40-point game of the season and LAL is going to back up Anthony Davis’ “must win” directive and stop the bleeding here tonight in OKC. – 10:15 PM
LeBron James has his first 40-point game of the season and LAL is going to back up Anthony Davis’ “must win” directive and stop the bleeding here tonight in OKC. – 10:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A season-high from @KingJames, in Year 21, comes on yet another 3, his 5th in 5 attempts, to reach 40 points on just 19 shots.
That was the likely dagger as LAL work to close out OKC. – 10:14 PM
A season-high from @KingJames, in Year 21, comes on yet another 3, his 5th in 5 attempts, to reach 40 points on just 19 shots.
That was the likely dagger as LAL work to close out OKC. – 10:14 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron really giving SGA the business tonight…..seeking him out on screens, going at him, just a ridiculous game from him – 10:14 PM
LeBron really giving SGA the business tonight…..seeking him out on screens, going at him, just a ridiculous game from him – 10:14 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Biggest shot of the night comes from LeBron, a corner 3, that gives LAL a bit of breathing room at 123-110 with 3:20 to play. – 10:12 PM
Biggest shot of the night comes from LeBron, a corner 3, that gives LAL a bit of breathing room at 123-110 with 3:20 to play. – 10:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron matched his season-high in free throws made with 8, and no misses. He was also 8 for 8 in the IST Semifinal vs. NOP.
He has 31 points, 7 boards and 7 assists. – 10:11 PM
LeBron matched his season-high in free throws made with 8, and no misses. He was also 8 for 8 in the IST Semifinal vs. NOP.
He has 31 points, 7 boards and 7 assists. – 10:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That LeBron James chasedown of Dort was huge. OKC did not score that poss, and now, on the other end, LBJ makes it a 12-point game with just 4:29 left. – 10:10 PM
That LeBron James chasedown of Dort was huge. OKC did not score that poss, and now, on the other end, LBJ makes it a 12-point game with just 4:29 left. – 10:10 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jarred Vanderbilt’s been excellent defensively tonight in his first start of the season, and played a season-high 24 minutes already with 4:48 to play. His previous high was 17.
Anthony Davis has yet to sit in the 2nd half, and is up to 37 minutes. – 10:07 PM
Jarred Vanderbilt’s been excellent defensively tonight in his first start of the season, and played a season-high 24 minutes already with 4:48 to play. His previous high was 17.
Anthony Davis has yet to sit in the 2nd half, and is up to 37 minutes. – 10:07 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Very reminiscent of the 2nd Kings’ loss. OKC generating a ton of good looks from 3 but falling short down the stretch – 10:04 PM
Very reminiscent of the 2nd Kings’ loss. OKC generating a ton of good looks from 3 but falling short down the stretch – 10:04 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
26 straight losses for the Pistons. 7 away from the ‘72 Lakers in reverse. – 10:04 PM
26 straight losses for the Pistons. 7 away from the ‘72 Lakers in reverse. – 10:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
It is LOUD in here, Anthony Davis just steadied the waters with that jumper to make it a ten point game again. – 10:04 PM
It is LOUD in here, Anthony Davis just steadied the waters with that jumper to make it a ten point game again. – 10:04 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Stacking possessions and continuing to create opportunities pic.twitter.com/VNNtY2tWGx – 10:03 PM
Stacking possessions and continuing to create opportunities pic.twitter.com/VNNtY2tWGx – 10:03 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC is back within single digits, but Chet Holmgren is 1-for-6 from deep and 2-for-5 at the line, an uncharacteristic shooting night and OKC still has a chance. – 10:03 PM
OKC is back within single digits, but Chet Holmgren is 1-for-6 from deep and 2-for-5 at the line, an uncharacteristic shooting night and OKC still has a chance. – 10:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Mavs by 20.
The Spurs enters 1-10 when down by 20.
Since defeating the Lakers, the Spurs have trailed by 40, 24, 22, and now 20 points in the following 4 games. – 10:02 PM
Mavs by 20.
The Spurs enters 1-10 when down by 20.
Since defeating the Lakers, the Spurs have trailed by 40, 24, 22, and now 20 points in the following 4 games. – 10:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL led 101-75 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd Q.
It’s now 114-105 with 7:05 to play. – 10:02 PM
LAL led 101-75 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd Q.
It’s now 114-105 with 7:05 to play. – 10:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder were down 26 points in the 3rd quarter.
It’s down to single digits with 7 minutes to go. – 10:01 PM
Thunder were down 26 points in the 3rd quarter.
It’s down to single digits with 7 minutes to go. – 10:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 19 of 26 games this season. – 10:00 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 19 of 26 games this season. – 10:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I just made an epic grab on the Tee Shirt canon (gave it to a child, I know, I am a hero), so if the Thunder make a comeback just know I sparked it with my impressive grab. – 9:58 PM
I just made an epic grab on the Tee Shirt canon (gave it to a child, I know, I am a hero), so if the Thunder make a comeback just know I sparked it with my impressive grab. – 9:58 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL got some great looks to start the 4th Q, including a pair of wide open 3’s, but couldn’t find the range, as OKC trims another three points off their lead with SGA resting.
It’s 112-99 with 9:09 to play. – 9:55 PM
LAL got some great looks to start the 4th Q, including a pair of wide open 3’s, but couldn’t find the range, as OKC trims another three points off their lead with SGA resting.
It’s 112-99 with 9:09 to play. – 9:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Good start to the fourth for OKC, the Lakers want a timeout up 13. OKC is on an 18-6 run. – 9:55 PM
Good start to the fourth for OKC, the Lakers want a timeout up 13. OKC is on an 18-6 run. – 9:55 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
JDub makes it a 13-point game. Lakers call a timeout with 9:09 left with a 112-99 lead – 9:55 PM
JDub makes it a 13-point game. Lakers call a timeout with 9:09 left with a 112-99 lead – 9:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC sticks with their typical rotation, SGA on the bench to start the fourth, lineup:
Cason Wallace
Jalen Williams
Kenrich Williams
Davis Bertans
Chet Holmgren
OKC is down 107-91. This is the ball game here to start the fourth, Thunder trying to inch back. – 9:52 PM
OKC sticks with their typical rotation, SGA on the bench to start the fourth, lineup:
Cason Wallace
Jalen Williams
Kenrich Williams
Davis Bertans
Chet Holmgren
OKC is down 107-91. This is the ball game here to start the fourth, Thunder trying to inch back. – 9:52 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers are leaving AD on the floor to start the 4th Q. He usually gets a brief rest to start the period. – 9:52 PM
Lakers are leaving AD on the floor to start the 4th Q. He usually gets a brief rest to start the period. – 9:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 7 points in the final 1 minute of the 3rd quarter.
Lakers were up 26.
OKC cuts it to “only” 16 going into the 4th quarter. – 9:51 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 7 points in the final 1 minute of the 3rd quarter.
Lakers were up 26.
OKC cuts it to “only” 16 going into the 4th quarter. – 9:51 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
Thunder rallied late in the quarter but the Lakers remain in control of this game. An incredible shooting display from LA: 57.4% overall and 56.5% on 3s (13-23). LeBron has 25 points and 7 assists. AD has 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:51 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
Thunder rallied late in the quarter but the Lakers remain in control of this game. An incredible shooting display from LA: 57.4% overall and 56.5% on 3s (13-23). LeBron has 25 points and 7 assists. AD has 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. – 9:51 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Lakers 107, Thunder 91.
OKC closed the quarter on an 11-6 run. Lakers led by as much as 26 in the 3Q. – 9:49 PM
End of 3Q: Lakers 107, Thunder 91.
OKC closed the quarter on an 11-6 run. Lakers led by as much as 26 in the 3Q. – 9:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
OKC managed to peel off 10 points from LAL’s biggest lead of 26, making it 107-91 heading into the 4th Q.
Gilgeous-Alexander did much of the damage, reaching 29 points on 11 of 19 FG’s. He’s played 30 minutes thus far and will likely rest for a couple minutes to start the 4th. – 9:49 PM
OKC managed to peel off 10 points from LAL’s biggest lead of 26, making it 107-91 heading into the 4th Q.
Gilgeous-Alexander did much of the damage, reaching 29 points on 11 of 19 FG’s. He’s played 30 minutes thus far and will likely rest for a couple minutes to start the 4th. – 9:49 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
SGA – 27 points, 7 assists
JDub – 16 points, 4 rebounds
Chet – 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
LeBron – 25 points, 7 assists
AD – 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
Hachimura – 21 points, 6 rebounds – 9:49 PM
End of 3Q: Lakers 107, Thunder 91
SGA – 27 points, 7 assists
JDub – 16 points, 4 rebounds
Chet – 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
LeBron – 25 points, 7 assists
AD – 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
Hachimura – 21 points, 6 rebounds – 9:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Some tough buckets for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to end the third. However, OKC is still down 107-91. I wonder if Mark Daigneault mixes up the rotation and leaves SGA out there to see if the Thunder can have one last push. – 9:49 PM
Some tough buckets for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to end the third. However, OKC is still down 107-91. I wonder if Mark Daigneault mixes up the rotation and leaves SGA out there to see if the Thunder can have one last push. – 9:49 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
That SGA 3 cut it to a 16-point deficit, but the crowd reacted like it was to retake the lead. Another really strong crowd tonight – 9:47 PM
That SGA 3 cut it to a 16-point deficit, but the crowd reacted like it was to retake the lead. Another really strong crowd tonight – 9:47 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Anthony Davis 3-point shooting:
First 22 games: 3-of-15
Last six games: 6-of-10
It’s really just small sample noise, but they’ve felt automatic lately after it felt like he was a total non-factor from deep for most of the season. – 9:46 PM
Anthony Davis 3-point shooting:
First 22 games: 3-of-15
Last six games: 6-of-10
It’s really just small sample noise, but they’ve felt automatic lately after it felt like he was a total non-factor from deep for most of the season. – 9:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I love Ousmane Dieng slamming that home in transition, a minor change that no one will care about down big, but one that had to come. He has been impressive this year at both the NBA/G – 9:45 PM
I love Ousmane Dieng slamming that home in transition, a minor change that no one will care about down big, but one that had to come. He has been impressive this year at both the NBA/G – 9:45 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers’ shotmaking has been pretty absurd tonight. Austin Reaves drew contact from Kenrich Williams on that 3-pointer. Mark Daigneault challenged the foul but call stands.
Reaves makes FT. Lakers leading Thunder 98-75 late in the 3Q – 9:41 PM
Lakers’ shotmaking has been pretty absurd tonight. Austin Reaves drew contact from Kenrich Williams on that 3-pointer. Mark Daigneault challenged the foul but call stands.
Reaves makes FT. Lakers leading Thunder 98-75 late in the 3Q – 9:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is going to challenge this call on Kenrich Williams, he has already won a challenge today. – 9:39 PM
Mark Daigneault is going to challenge this call on Kenrich Williams, he has already won a challenge today. – 9:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lakers have two offensive rebounds on their own missed FTs, that leads directly to points both times. Pure effort. – 9:38 PM
Lakers have two offensive rebounds on their own missed FTs, that leads directly to points both times. Pure effort. – 9:38 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Olivier Sarr checks in for the Thunder as they try to mount a 20-point comeback – 9:36 PM
Olivier Sarr checks in for the Thunder as they try to mount a 20-point comeback – 9:36 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers have outscored the Thunder 17-6 over the last 3½ minutes. LeBron James (25 points, six assists – 10 points so far in the 3Q) has been great, especially this quarter. Lakers leading 90-70 after LeBron assisted Anthony Davis on an alley-oop in transition. – 9:35 PM
Lakers have outscored the Thunder 17-6 over the last 3½ minutes. LeBron James (25 points, six assists – 10 points so far in the 3Q) has been great, especially this quarter. Lakers leading 90-70 after LeBron assisted Anthony Davis on an alley-oop in transition. – 9:35 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lebron is putting on a masterclass against OKC. What a performance – 9:34 PM
Lebron is putting on a masterclass against OKC. What a performance – 9:34 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
LeBron lobs it to AD. OKC faces its biggest deficit of the night as it trails 90-70. Thunder call timeout with 5:55 left in the 3Q – 9:33 PM
LeBron lobs it to AD. OKC faces its biggest deficit of the night as it trails 90-70. Thunder call timeout with 5:55 left in the 3Q – 9:33 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
LeBron James is up to 25 points, hitting his third triple, and just threw a lob to Anthony Davis to excite the Lakers faithful in the Paycom Center. LA up 90-70 as OKC calls a timeout. – 9:33 PM
LeBron James is up to 25 points, hitting his third triple, and just threw a lob to Anthony Davis to excite the Lakers faithful in the Paycom Center. LA up 90-70 as OKC calls a timeout. – 9:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rui Hachimura didn’t cool down at halftime. He hit his first 3 after checking in, after going 7 for 10 in the 1st half, with 19 points in only 14 minutes.
LAL lead 88-70 after LeBron added another deep 3.
OKC are just 1 for 8 from 3 in the 3rd. – 9:32 PM
Rui Hachimura didn’t cool down at halftime. He hit his first 3 after checking in, after going 7 for 10 in the 1st half, with 19 points in only 14 minutes.
LAL lead 88-70 after LeBron added another deep 3.
OKC are just 1 for 8 from 3 in the 3rd. – 9:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL’s biggest lead grows to 16 after a LeBron 3, and Reddish layup into Holmgren’s body, making it 80-64 with 8:33 left in the 3rd Q. – 9:28 PM
LAL’s biggest lead grows to 16 after a LeBron 3, and Reddish layup into Holmgren’s body, making it 80-64 with 8:33 left in the 3rd Q. – 9:28 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder are #2 in 3 point shooting at 38.6%.
Lakers are #25 in 3 point shooting at 34.9%.
Thunder keep generating open looks but are only 9-27 from 3 tonight.
Lakers are 8-17 from 3 tonight.
Make or miss league. – 9:28 PM
Thunder are #2 in 3 point shooting at 38.6%.
Lakers are #25 in 3 point shooting at 34.9%.
Thunder keep generating open looks but are only 9-27 from 3 tonight.
Lakers are 8-17 from 3 tonight.
Make or miss league. – 9:28 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren got some extra work in after the timeout he made about 3 straight bunnies and then did some form shooting waiting on the game to resume pic.twitter.com/Ewypp1aLZt – 9:27 PM
Chet Holmgren got some extra work in after the timeout he made about 3 straight bunnies and then did some form shooting waiting on the game to resume pic.twitter.com/Ewypp1aLZt – 9:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC has missed some quality looks from 3 all night, LeBron James just splashed one to make it 78-64 Lakers, Mark Daigneault wants a timeout. – 9:25 PM
OKC has missed some quality looks from 3 all night, LeBron James just splashed one to make it 78-64 Lakers, Mark Daigneault wants a timeout. – 9:25 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams in the Holiday spirit pic.twitter.com/aFfZQL1DrW – 9:22 PM
Jalen Williams in the Holiday spirit pic.twitter.com/aFfZQL1DrW – 9:22 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet & the Thunder warming up during the halftime show pic.twitter.com/BQvi6sBesO – 9:15 PM
Chet & the Thunder warming up during the halftime show pic.twitter.com/BQvi6sBesO – 9:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starting to warm up for the second half in the midst of a Thunder entertainers medley halftime show pic.twitter.com/z0TNspuBvU – 9:14 PM
Thunder starting to warm up for the second half in the midst of a Thunder entertainers medley halftime show pic.twitter.com/z0TNspuBvU – 9:14 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers looking pretty good heading into halftime… Team seems to have it going defensively while also having five players in double figures: Rui 16, LeBron 15, AD 12, DLo 12 & Prince 10
LA up 12 vs. OKC at the break. – 9:13 PM
Lakers looking pretty good heading into halftime… Team seems to have it going defensively while also having five players in double figures: Rui 16, LeBron 15, AD 12, DLo 12 & Prince 10
LA up 12 vs. OKC at the break. – 9:13 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Interesting moves by Darvin with the new lineup. Other than the opening part of the first quarter, I don’t think Reddish and Vando have played many, if any, minutes together. Perhaps indicative of wanting a defensive foundation to start, but mindful of offense throughout. AK – 9:09 PM
Interesting moves by Darvin with the new lineup. Other than the opening part of the first quarter, I don’t think Reddish and Vando have played many, if any, minutes together. Perhaps indicative of wanting a defensive foundation to start, but mindful of offense throughout. AK – 9:09 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
LA outscored OKC 35-20 in a dominant second quarter. LeBron has 15 points and 5 assists. Rui Hachimura has 16 points. AD has 12 points. DLo has 12 points. One result of new rotation: DLo (10 min) and Austin Reaves (10 min) are both playing less. – 9:08 PM
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
LA outscored OKC 35-20 in a dominant second quarter. LeBron has 15 points and 5 assists. Rui Hachimura has 16 points. AD has 12 points. DLo has 12 points. One result of new rotation: DLo (10 min) and Austin Reaves (10 min) are both playing less. – 9:08 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
An excellent 2nd Q for the Lakers sends them to halftime up 71-59. They held the Thunder to 20 points on 36.4% while putting up 35 points on 63.6%. – 9:07 PM
An excellent 2nd Q for the Lakers sends them to halftime up 71-59. They held the Thunder to 20 points on 36.4% while putting up 35 points on 63.6%. – 9:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
OKC hit a bunch of tough shots in the 1st, but LAL’s D made its presence felt in the 2nd, holding the Thunder to just 20 points. LAL scored 35 to take a 71-59 lead into the half.
Davis had 12 points, 6 boards, 3 assists and 1 block, while Hachimura had 16 points off the pine. – 9:07 PM
OKC hit a bunch of tough shots in the 1st, but LAL’s D made its presence felt in the 2nd, holding the Thunder to just 20 points. LAL scored 35 to take a 71-59 lead into the half.
Davis had 12 points, 6 boards, 3 assists and 1 block, while Hachimura had 16 points off the pine. – 9:07 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59.
Rui Hachimura: 17 points, four rebounds off the bench. LeBron James: 15 points, five assists. Anthony Davis: 12 points, six rebounds, three assists. D’Angelo Russell: 12 points, three assists off the bench. – 9:06 PM
Halftime: Lakers 71, Thunder 59.
Rui Hachimura: 17 points, four rebounds off the bench. LeBron James: 15 points, five assists. Anthony Davis: 12 points, six rebounds, three assists. D’Angelo Russell: 12 points, three assists off the bench. – 9:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers put out a starting lineup with no shooting and went on to have their best offensive half of the season. Basketball is weird sometimes. The starting lineup still wasn’t a good idea. – 9:06 PM
The Lakers put out a starting lineup with no shooting and went on to have their best offensive half of the season. Basketball is weird sometimes. The starting lineup still wasn’t a good idea. – 9:06 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Its been a long time since we’ve seen the Lakers play that good of a half… – 9:06 PM
Its been a long time since we’ve seen the Lakers play that good of a half… – 9:06 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
SGA – 14 points, 5 assists
JDub – 14 points
Chet – 9 points, 4 rebounds
LeBron – 15 points, 5 assists
AD – 12 points, 6 rebounds
Hachimura – 16 points, 4 rebounds – 9:05 PM
HALF: Lakers 71, Thunder 59
SGA – 14 points, 5 assists
JDub – 14 points
Chet – 9 points, 4 rebounds
LeBron – 15 points, 5 assists
AD – 12 points, 6 rebounds
Hachimura – 16 points, 4 rebounds – 9:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
It is going to take a fast start to the third to keep OKC in this against a motivated Lakers squad. Tons of effort from LAL, and OKC has to match that intensity. – 9:05 PM
It is going to take a fast start to the third to keep OKC in this against a motivated Lakers squad. Tons of effort from LAL, and OKC has to match that intensity. – 9:05 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
6’3″ 165 pound Isaiah Joe has blocked Anthony Davis at the rim in both Thunder vs Lakers games this season. – 9:01 PM
6’3″ 165 pound Isaiah Joe has blocked Anthony Davis at the rim in both Thunder vs Lakers games this season. – 9:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lakers started the quarter fast, and has ended strong to grow this double-digit lead. – 9:01 PM
Lakers started the quarter fast, and has ended strong to grow this double-digit lead. – 9:01 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Davis Bertans, making his annual late-December appearance. pic.twitter.com/MFZqQ09Zca – 8:59 PM
Davis Bertans, making his annual late-December appearance. pic.twitter.com/MFZqQ09Zca – 8:59 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Alperen Sengun has 26 points heading into the 4th; he scored 30+ points twice this season (31 at Dallas on 11/28; 30 at G.S. on 11/20) after doing so once as a rookie (33 at Lakers on 1/16/23). – 8:58 PM
Alperen Sengun has 26 points heading into the 4th; he scored 30+ points twice this season (31 at Dallas on 11/28; 30 at G.S. on 11/20) after doing so once as a rookie (33 at Lakers on 1/16/23). – 8:58 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
We often focus on the Lakers winning (or losing) the minutes without LeBron, but they just won a long stretch without AD. And that’s pretty important, too. AK – 8:56 PM
We often focus on the Lakers winning (or losing) the minutes without LeBron, but they just won a long stretch without AD. And that’s pretty important, too. AK – 8:56 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Chet coming through with the put-back 🔨 pic.twitter.com/lNi9xuz8lH – 8:55 PM
Chet coming through with the put-back 🔨 pic.twitter.com/lNi9xuz8lH – 8:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
It has not been cashed in yet, but Isaiah Joe has put an impressive ball handling display on tonight. – 8:55 PM
It has not been cashed in yet, but Isaiah Joe has put an impressive ball handling display on tonight. – 8:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
A side-step Jalen Williams three gets him to 12 points and OKC within two as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checks back in. What a stretch. – 8:53 PM
A side-step Jalen Williams three gets him to 12 points and OKC within two as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checks back in. What a stretch. – 8:53 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams has put on a tough shot making clinic tonight. Goodness. – 8:52 PM
Jalen Williams has put on a tough shot making clinic tonight. Goodness. – 8:52 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Russell, Reaves and Hachimura are a combined 11 for 14 off the LAL bench. – 8:51 PM
Russell, Reaves and Hachimura are a combined 11 for 14 off the LAL bench. – 8:51 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Chet said
Vote Chet for NBA All-Star: okcthunder.com/vote pic.twitter.com/tL768VLpWE – 8:51 PM
Chet said
Vote Chet for NBA All-Star: okcthunder.com/vote pic.twitter.com/tL768VLpWE – 8:51 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Daigneault gets another challenge correct as they overturn it to a Lakers turnover – 8:49 PM
Daigneault gets another challenge correct as they overturn it to a Lakers turnover – 8:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams was pleading with Mark Daigneault to challenge that out of bounds call, Mark has elected to do so. Will be interesting to see if the refs overturn this. – 8:48 PM
Jalen Williams was pleading with Mark Daigneault to challenge that out of bounds call, Mark has elected to do so. Will be interesting to see if the refs overturn this. – 8:48 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Back to back big plays by Chet Holmgren, he was aggressive off the bounce on offense for an easy lay up, and just got a nice block of LeBron James at the rim on defense. OKC needs to see him be aggressive in these non-SGA minutes especially – 8:46 PM
Back to back big plays by Chet Holmgren, he was aggressive off the bounce on offense for an easy lay up, and just got a nice block of LeBron James at the rim on defense. OKC needs to see him be aggressive in these non-SGA minutes especially – 8:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A new second unit of Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, LeBron James, Taurean Prince and D’Angelo Russell has outscored OKC 13-3 to start the second quarter. Eight points from DLo. Three assists from LeBron. This is the best LA has looked all night. – 8:44 PM
A new second unit of Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, LeBron James, Taurean Prince and D’Angelo Russell has outscored OKC 13-3 to start the second quarter. Eight points from DLo. Three assists from LeBron. This is the best LA has looked all night. – 8:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL’s best stretch to start a 2nd Q in a while here, with a 13-3 burst started by Russell (8 points) and capped by an impressive swat of Holmgren at the rim by Vanderbilt, and transition 3 from Prince courtesy of LeBron.
LAL lead 49-42. – 8:43 PM
LAL’s best stretch to start a 2nd Q in a while here, with a 13-3 burst started by Russell (8 points) and capped by an impressive swat of Holmgren at the rim by Vanderbilt, and transition 3 from Prince courtesy of LeBron.
LAL lead 49-42. – 8:43 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder have ten assists so far, but the ball movement has been awesome for OKC. Generated a few WIDE OPEN catch and shoot triples that did not fall that would have juiced the total. – 8:42 PM
The Thunder have ten assists so far, but the ball movement has been awesome for OKC. Generated a few WIDE OPEN catch and shoot triples that did not fall that would have juiced the total. – 8:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
D’Angelo Russell has 8 quick points to start the 2nd Q, on a 3 and a pair of drives plus a PF on the second one, in his new role off the bench. – 8:41 PM
D’Angelo Russell has 8 quick points to start the 2nd Q, on a 3 and a pair of drives plus a PF on the second one, in his new role off the bench. – 8:41 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
12 points in the first frame for @rui_8mura 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JBHNGe1aYM – 8:39 PM
12 points in the first frame for @rui_8mura 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JBHNGe1aYM – 8:39 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams beats a Lakers double team with 3 seconds on the clock to hit a midrange baseline jumper at the 1st quarter buzzer.
OKC up 39-36. – 8:38 PM
Jalen Williams beats a Lakers double team with 3 seconds on the clock to hit a midrange baseline jumper at the 1st quarter buzzer.
OKC up 39-36. – 8:38 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
39 first quarter points ties a season-high for Oklahoma City
Per Thunder – 8:38 PM
39 first quarter points ties a season-high for Oklahoma City
Per Thunder – 8:38 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
plot of Mission Impossible 8 is gonna be trying to stop David Bertans from shooting when he checks in pic.twitter.com/5agjAsX1nj – 8:38 PM
plot of Mission Impossible 8 is gonna be trying to stop David Bertans from shooting when he checks in pic.twitter.com/5agjAsX1nj – 8:38 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder PR:
39 first quarter points ties a season-high for Oklahoma City. – 8:38 PM
Thunder PR:
39 first quarter points ties a season-high for Oklahoma City. – 8:38 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 39, Lakers 36
SGA – 12 points, 5 assists
Chet – 5 points, 3 rebounds
LeBron – 8 points
Hachimura – 12 points, 3 rebounds
AD – 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists – 8:38 PM
End of 1Q: Thunder 39, Lakers 36
SGA – 12 points, 5 assists
Chet – 5 points, 3 rebounds
LeBron – 8 points
Hachimura – 12 points, 3 rebounds
AD – 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists – 8:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Quite a shooting display from OKC, who converted 15 of 26 attempts, including 6 3’s, despite mostly-focused and certainly-energetic Lakers defense.
LAL trail by only 3, at 39-36, since they were also excellent on offense, getting great shots with OKC selling out to double AD. – 8:37 PM
Quite a shooting display from OKC, who converted 15 of 26 attempts, including 6 3’s, despite mostly-focused and certainly-energetic Lakers defense.
LAL trail by only 3, at 39-36, since they were also excellent on offense, getting great shots with OKC selling out to double AD. – 8:37 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Thunder 39, Lakers 36
Rui Hachimura provided a much-needed boost off the bench with 12 points. Anthony Davis has 7 points and 3 assists. LA has had some smart counters to OKC’s doubling of AD. LA’s new starting group was minus-1 in five minutes together. – 8:37 PM
First quarter: Thunder 39, Lakers 36
Rui Hachimura provided a much-needed boost off the bench with 12 points. Anthony Davis has 7 points and 3 assists. LA has had some smart counters to OKC’s doubling of AD. LA’s new starting group was minus-1 in five minutes together. – 8:37 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers’ new-look lineup gave up 39 points in the 1st Q. OKC shot 57.7% overall and 46.2% from 3. LAL trails 39-36 heading into the 2nd Q. – 8:37 PM
The Lakers’ new-look lineup gave up 39 points in the 1st Q. OKC shot 57.7% overall and 46.2% from 3. LAL trails 39-36 heading into the 2nd Q. – 8:37 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Reaves collapses on SGA drive, leaving Isaiah Joe wide open for a corner three. Can’t do that. AK – 8:37 PM
Reaves collapses on SGA drive, leaving Isaiah Joe wide open for a corner three. Can’t do that. AK – 8:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams just pulled off an unreal fallaway baseline jumper, falling behind the backboard with the defense surrounding him. He is one of the best on final possession before the quarter ends plays. – 8:37 PM
Jalen Williams just pulled off an unreal fallaway baseline jumper, falling behind the backboard with the defense surrounding him. He is one of the best on final possession before the quarter ends plays. – 8:37 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A sick behind-the-back move by Joe just to get rejected by AD. But Bertans savages the possession by hitting on the inbound passed 3-pointer – 8:35 PM
A sick behind-the-back move by Joe just to get rejected by AD. But Bertans savages the possession by hitting on the inbound passed 3-pointer – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That was a really sick inbound pass by Kenrich Williams had enough zip on it to slice the Lakers defense for a Bertans 3. OKC has the lead. – 8:35 PM
That was a really sick inbound pass by Kenrich Williams had enough zip on it to slice the Lakers defense for a Bertans 3. OKC has the lead. – 8:35 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
I’ve covered every game Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played in a Thunder jersey and he still somehow does things on the court that wow me. – 8:30 PM
I’ve covered every game Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played in a Thunder jersey and he still somehow does things on the court that wow me. – 8:30 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA is cooking in the midrange. Currently has 12 points on 5/6 shooting. OKC ties it at 31-31 with 1:38 left in the 1Q. Lakers call timeout – 8:30 PM
SGA is cooking in the midrange. Currently has 12 points on 5/6 shooting. OKC ties it at 31-31 with 1:38 left in the 1Q. Lakers call timeout – 8:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is up to 12 points and four assists already. He is absolutely in the zone, that was a TOUGH mid-range bucket. – 8:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is up to 12 points and four assists already. He is absolutely in the zone, that was a TOUGH mid-range bucket. – 8:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
In a a game where OKC knew they needed to match LA’s intensity Kenrich Williams has provided a huge spark. Already has a steal and a pair of triples off the bench. – 8:29 PM
In a a game where OKC knew they needed to match LA’s intensity Kenrich Williams has provided a huge spark. Already has a steal and a pair of triples off the bench. – 8:29 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Davis Bertans is set to get some minutes at the next dead ball. – 8:29 PM
Davis Bertans is set to get some minutes at the next dead ball. – 8:29 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
This has been a really good Shai Gilgeous-Alexander game, using the attention from the Lakers to become a facilitator at the right times but also just getting buckets as always. After that And-one, he is up to ten points in the frame with three minutes left in the 1st. – 8:28 PM
This has been a really good Shai Gilgeous-Alexander game, using the attention from the Lakers to become a facilitator at the right times but also just getting buckets as always. After that And-one, he is up to ten points in the frame with three minutes left in the 1st. – 8:28 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Same play on consecutive plays. AD isoed aat the elbow extended. Double comes. Reddish slides into the restricted area. LeBron dives. Fed by Reddish. Basket, then a trip to the line. Good stuff. AK – 8:27 PM
Same play on consecutive plays. AD isoed aat the elbow extended. Double comes. Reddish slides into the restricted area. LeBron dives. Fed by Reddish. Basket, then a trip to the line. Good stuff. AK – 8:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I love the drive and kick by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Cason Wallace, who had a quick trigger for three. Wallace has killed it in the corner all season (and overall) – 8:26 PM
I love the drive and kick by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Cason Wallace, who had a quick trigger for three. Wallace has killed it in the corner all season (and overall) – 8:26 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Same exact action for the Lakers after OKC brought a double on AD … baseline cut from Reddish, who gets the ball from AD, then feeds LeBron, cutting from the FT line. First a layup, then 2 FT’s for LeBron as LAL go up 22-17. – 8:25 PM
Same exact action for the Lakers after OKC brought a double on AD … baseline cut from Reddish, who gets the ball from AD, then feeds LeBron, cutting from the FT line. First a layup, then 2 FT’s for LeBron as LAL go up 22-17. – 8:25 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Cason Wallace just tried a lob to Chet Holmgren which would have been a heckuva poster dunk, instead Holmgren went to the line and split the difference. He and SGA have each missed a FT early obviously uncharacteristic. – 8:24 PM
Cason Wallace just tried a lob to Chet Holmgren which would have been a heckuva poster dunk, instead Holmgren went to the line and split the difference. He and SGA have each missed a FT early obviously uncharacteristic. – 8:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Ousmane Dieng and Kenrich Williams first to the scorers table tonight for Oklahoma City. – 8:23 PM
Ousmane Dieng and Kenrich Williams first to the scorers table tonight for Oklahoma City. – 8:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Reaves and Hachimura are the first two Lakers off the bench, and Rui hit a 3 to put LAL up 16-14 on his first touch. – 8:23 PM
Reaves and Hachimura are the first two Lakers off the bench, and Rui hit a 3 to put LAL up 16-14 on his first touch. – 8:23 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The new Lakers starting lineup of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt goes -1 in its first stint.
First subs off the bench are Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, 5:10 into the game. – 8:22 PM
The new Lakers starting lineup of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt goes -1 in its first stint.
First subs off the bench are Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, 5:10 into the game. – 8:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers bring in Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura first off the bench. – 8:22 PM
Lakers bring in Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura first off the bench. – 8:22 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
OKC leads LA 14-13 at the 6:50 mark of the first quarter. The Lakers are having Anthony Davis bring the ball up the floor and initiate more offense. Taurean Prince has continued his hot shooting. Thunder are loading up and ignoring Cam Reddish and Jarred Vanderbilt off the ball. – 8:21 PM
OKC leads LA 14-13 at the 6:50 mark of the first quarter. The Lakers are having Anthony Davis bring the ball up the floor and initiate more offense. Taurean Prince has continued his hot shooting. Thunder are loading up and ignoring Cam Reddish and Jarred Vanderbilt off the ball. – 8:21 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Thunder 14-13; OKC timeout at 6:50 in 1Q.
Lakers have mostly switched 1-5 with this bigger lineup when defending pick-and-rolls. OKC’s made some tough looks. – 8:20 PM
Thunder 14-13; OKC timeout at 6:50 in 1Q.
Lakers have mostly switched 1-5 with this bigger lineup when defending pick-and-rolls. OKC’s made some tough looks. – 8:20 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers have been switching most everything defensively with this big lineup. OKC hitting some tough shots, in a 13-all ball game early. – 8:18 PM
Lakers have been switching most everything defensively with this big lineup. OKC hitting some tough shots, in a 13-all ball game early. – 8:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That Shai Gilgeous-Alexander step back was special, and such a great time to pull it out to ensure the Lakers could not send help and he kept Prince on an Island. That is a matchup the Thunder should want all game long. – 8:17 PM
That Shai Gilgeous-Alexander step back was special, and such a great time to pull it out to ensure the Lakers could not send help and he kept Prince on an Island. That is a matchup the Thunder should want all game long. – 8:17 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
8 of the first 11 points for the Thunder has been in the mid-range. – 8:15 PM
8 of the first 11 points for the Thunder has been in the mid-range. – 8:15 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Prepare for Bleacher Report to post that clip of AD scoring on Chet lol – 8:15 PM
Prepare for Bleacher Report to post that clip of AD scoring on Chet lol – 8:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren gets the scoring started with a mid-range jumper. – 8:11 PM
Chet Holmgren gets the scoring started with a mid-range jumper. – 8:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Keyontae Johnson, who led the Blue to a 2-0 record at the Winter showcase, wishes the Thunder fanbase a Merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/aMmWpTYdXn – 8:10 PM
Keyontae Johnson, who led the Blue to a 2-0 record at the Winter showcase, wishes the Thunder fanbase a Merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/aMmWpTYdXn – 8:10 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Keyontae Johnson wishes Thunder fans a happy holidays pic.twitter.com/61r7FAmRve – 8:09 PM
Keyontae Johnson wishes Thunder fans a happy holidays pic.twitter.com/61r7FAmRve – 8:09 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Pretty loud cheer for LeBron in the Lakers’ starting intro pic.twitter.com/xl4DCk9d2W – 8:06 PM
Pretty loud cheer for LeBron in the Lakers’ starting intro pic.twitter.com/xl4DCk9d2W – 8:06 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
LeBron James got a massive ovation from the Paycom Center crowd. – 8:06 PM
LeBron James got a massive ovation from the Paycom Center crowd. – 8:06 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
My guess (purely a guess) on the Lakers starting lineup is that they know a trade is coming soon and want to keep Austin Reaves accustomed to a sixth man role. – 8:00 PM
My guess (purely a guess) on the Lakers starting lineup is that they know a trade is coming soon and want to keep Austin Reaves accustomed to a sixth man role. – 8:00 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis takes the fewest field goal attempts of any player in the Top 28 in scoring, with 16.7 attempts per game. Davis ranks 20th with his 24.3 ppg.
AD is converting 54.6% of his shots, the 2nd-highest percentage amongst the Top 29 NBA scorers (Giannis, 60.4%). – 7:55 PM
Anthony Davis takes the fewest field goal attempts of any player in the Top 28 in scoring, with 16.7 attempts per game. Davis ranks 20th with his 24.3 ppg.
AD is converting 54.6% of his shots, the 2nd-highest percentage amongst the Top 29 NBA scorers (Giannis, 60.4%). – 7:55 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Lakers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Chet
LeBron and Anthony Davis are playing. AD called OKC a must win game. – 7:37 PM
Thunder starters vs Lakers
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Chet
LeBron and Anthony Davis are playing. AD called OKC a must win game. – 7:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starters:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Cason Wallace
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
OUT: Josh Giddey
Inactive: Aleksej Pokusevski, Keyontae Johnson – 7:27 PM
Thunder starters:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Cason Wallace
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
OUT: Josh Giddey
Inactive: Aleksej Pokusevski, Keyontae Johnson – 7:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Austin Reaves granted this young fan his Christmas wish 🎄
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/yTMgPFumr7 – 7:27 PM
Austin Reaves granted this young fan his Christmas wish 🎄
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/yTMgPFumr7 – 7:27 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Gabe Vincent is considering a surgical procedure on his left knee that would keep him sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, league sources told ESPN. Vincent’s camp is exhausting all other options before settling on surgery. – 7:22 PM
Gabe Vincent is considering a surgical procedure on his left knee that would keep him sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, league sources told ESPN. Vincent’s camp is exhausting all other options before settling on surgery. – 7:22 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham says Gabe Vincent is experience “a little swelling” in his left knee.
Says the team is in the process of “figuring out the next steps.” pic.twitter.com/KURJf4F37q – 7:17 PM
Darvin Ham says Gabe Vincent is experience “a little swelling” in his left knee.
Says the team is in the process of “figuring out the next steps.” pic.twitter.com/KURJf4F37q – 7:17 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is strongly considering surgery on his left knee with a timetable of 6-to-8 weeks, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Vincent rehabbed for almost two months for return, but the swelling is back and procedure is now a real likelihood. pic.twitter.com/pIkbvXnT5G – 7:15 PM
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is strongly considering surgery on his left knee with a timetable of 6-to-8 weeks, league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Vincent rehabbed for almost two months for return, but the swelling is back and procedure is now a real likelihood. pic.twitter.com/pIkbvXnT5G – 7:15 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham’s full answer when asked why the change to the Lakers’ starting lineup was made.
LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis are starting tonight against OKC: pic.twitter.com/NDgF7JJ1mr – 7:08 PM
Darvin Ham’s full answer when asked why the change to the Lakers’ starting lineup was made.
LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis are starting tonight against OKC: pic.twitter.com/NDgF7JJ1mr – 7:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
TIL LeBron calls the basketball ‘girl’ like normal dudes do with their cars lmao – 7:05 PM
TIL LeBron calls the basketball ‘girl’ like normal dudes do with their cars lmao – 7:05 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Here’s what I’m most afraid of out of this nonsensical Lakers lineup: Prince and Reddish might get hot and make a bunch of 3’s tonight, and if they do, it’s going to empower Ham to keep this group together over the sort of longer sample that a 15-14 team just can’t endure. – 7:05 PM
Here’s what I’m most afraid of out of this nonsensical Lakers lineup: Prince and Reddish might get hot and make a bunch of 3’s tonight, and if they do, it’s going to empower Ham to keep this group together over the sort of longer sample that a 15-14 team just can’t endure. – 7:05 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Gettin’ right to pregame work 🔒 pic.twitter.com/gnR6GV07AC – 6:52 PM
Gettin’ right to pregame work 🔒 pic.twitter.com/gnR6GV07AC – 6:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Does that mean Vando-for-Russell will automatically work, or is the best possible move to make? No. But I absolutely get the logic. AK – 6:50 PM
Does that mean Vando-for-Russell will automatically work, or is the best possible move to make? No. But I absolutely get the logic. AK – 6:50 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
How many starting lineups have worse spacing than what the Lakers are about to trot out? – 6:46 PM
How many starting lineups have worse spacing than what the Lakers are about to trot out? – 6:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
After four straight losses, the Lakers have benched D’Angelo Russell for tonight’s game vs. Oklahoma City, per @ShamsCharania.
The Lakers’ new starting 🖐:
-LeBron James
-Cam Reddish
-Taurean Prince
-Jarred Vanderbilt
-Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/cpSm3zkqoP – 6:45 PM
After four straight losses, the Lakers have benched D’Angelo Russell for tonight’s game vs. Oklahoma City, per @ShamsCharania.
The Lakers’ new starting 🖐:
-LeBron James
-Cam Reddish
-Taurean Prince
-Jarred Vanderbilt
-Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/cpSm3zkqoP – 6:45 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play tonight vs OKC.
D’Angelo Russell is coming off the bench.
Lakers will put out a huge starting lineup:
LeBron
Prince
Reddish
Vanderbilt
Davis – 6:44 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play tonight vs OKC.
D’Angelo Russell is coming off the bench.
Lakers will put out a huge starting lineup:
LeBron
Prince
Reddish
Vanderbilt
Davis – 6:44 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
60 seconds of straight makes from AD 🎯
#VoteLakers | on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/WMNIxRm2gL – 6:41 PM
60 seconds of straight makes from AD 🎯
#VoteLakers | on.nba.com/473wZJq pic.twitter.com/WMNIxRm2gL – 6:41 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A nice pocket of Lakers fans here pic.twitter.com/jiNwQxFamN – 6:40 PM
A nice pocket of Lakers fans here pic.twitter.com/jiNwQxFamN – 6:40 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
After four straight losses, the Lakers are moving D’Angelo Russell to the bench tonight vs. Oklahoma City for new starting five of LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:39 PM
After four straight losses, the Lakers are moving D’Angelo Russell to the bench tonight vs. Oklahoma City for new starting five of LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers will start LeBron, AD, Vando, Cam and Taurean today in OKC, Lakers coach Darvin Ham says. – 6:39 PM
The Lakers will start LeBron, AD, Vando, Cam and Taurean today in OKC, Lakers coach Darvin Ham says. – 6:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Starters at OKC, via Darvin Ham: LeBron, Reddish, Prince, Vanderbilt and Davis. – 6:38 PM
Starters at OKC, via Darvin Ham: LeBron, Reddish, Prince, Vanderbilt and Davis. – 6:38 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham confirms the Lakers’ starting lineup for tonight at OKC: LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:38 PM
Darvin Ham confirms the Lakers’ starting lineup for tonight at OKC: LeBron James, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis. – 6:38 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says Gabe Vincent is experiencing “a little bit of swelling” in his left knee and the team is trying to determine the next steps in his recovery process. – 6:37 PM
Darvin Ham says Gabe Vincent is experiencing “a little bit of swelling” in his left knee and the team is trying to determine the next steps in his recovery process. – 6:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault said, “You have to know the mindset of your opponent, and we know they are going to come in here and throw a good punch.” Said the Lakers will be ready, and the Thunder have to be, too, when asked about Anthony Davis’ must-win comment. – 6:28 PM
Mark Daigneault said, “You have to know the mindset of your opponent, and we know they are going to come in here and throw a good punch.” Said the Lakers will be ready, and the Thunder have to be, too, when asked about Anthony Davis’ must-win comment. – 6:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault said Josh Giddey will get treatment on his sprained ankle over these next couple off days and they’ll then reevaluate him – 6:27 PM
Mark Daigneault said Josh Giddey will get treatment on his sprained ankle over these next couple off days and they’ll then reevaluate him – 6:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on Josh Giddey “Ankle sprain, so obviously the x-ray is negative,” said he can not give a timetable because they have to see how the ankle will respond in the next few days. – 6:26 PM
Mark Daigneault on Josh Giddey “Ankle sprain, so obviously the x-ray is negative,” said he can not give a timetable because they have to see how the ankle will respond in the next few days. – 6:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics ended Clippers’ 6-game home winning streak with that dominant performance. Now, a chance to finish out 3-1 road trip on Christmas against the Lakers before their schedule softens up a lot. – 5:53 PM
Celtics ended Clippers’ 6-game home winning streak with that dominant performance. Now, a chance to finish out 3-1 road trip on Christmas against the Lakers before their schedule softens up a lot. – 5:53 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
The Celtics once again blew out a West playoff team on the road, this time in a comfortable 145-108 win over the Clippers. C’s are now 22-6 and they face the Lakers on Christmas on Monday. masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 5:52 PM
The Celtics once again blew out a West playoff team on the road, this time in a comfortable 145-108 win over the Clippers. C’s are now 22-6 and they face the Lakers on Christmas on Monday. masslive.com/celtics/2023/1… – 5:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pumped for another great @SportsCentralLA with the great Jim Hill. We’ll talk all things Chargers, Rams, Lakers, Clippers & more. Tune into CBSLA at 3 pm PT!! – 5:34 PM
Pumped for another great @SportsCentralLA with the great Jim Hill. We’ll talk all things Chargers, Rams, Lakers, Clippers & more. Tune into CBSLA at 3 pm PT!! – 5:34 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
NBA – BLOCKS
(Last 4 games)
Chet Holmgren, OKC 18
Nic Claxton, BKN 15
DERRICK WHITE, BOS 12 – 4:39 PM
NBA – BLOCKS
(Last 4 games)
Chet Holmgren, OKC 18
Nic Claxton, BKN 15
DERRICK WHITE, BOS 12 – 4:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Keyontae Johnson has been upgraded to available tonight for the Thunder against the Lakers. – 4:33 PM
Keyontae Johnson has been upgraded to available tonight for the Thunder against the Lakers. – 4:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Vini Jr. is basically following Clippers around. Was in OKC, now here in LA – 4:02 PM
Vini Jr. is basically following Clippers around. Was in OKC, now here in LA – 4:02 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Career 3-point shooting numbers for proposed Lakers starting lineup:
Reddish: 248-of-772 (32.1%)
Vanderbilt: 32-of-119 (26.8%)
Prince: 756-of-2026 (37.3%)
Combined: 1036-of-2917 (35.5%).
Volume: 2,917 attempts in 900
combined games. 3.24 combined attempts per game.
Bad. Fit. – 3:06 PM
Career 3-point shooting numbers for proposed Lakers starting lineup:
Reddish: 248-of-772 (32.1%)
Vanderbilt: 32-of-119 (26.8%)
Prince: 756-of-2026 (37.3%)
Combined: 1036-of-2917 (35.5%).
Volume: 2,917 attempts in 900
combined games. 3.24 combined attempts per game.
Bad. Fit. – 3:06 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝It was so fun, this is going to be in my memories forever.❞
A holiday assist from @shaiglalex
He and his Kicks for a Cause program surprised kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma with a holiday shopping spree! 🎁 pic.twitter.com/5PPWXgn4ys – 3:01 PM
❝It was so fun, this is going to be in my memories forever.❞
A holiday assist from @shaiglalex
He and his Kicks for a Cause program surprised kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma with a holiday shopping spree! 🎁 pic.twitter.com/5PPWXgn4ys – 3:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I bet Thunder -146 tonight and Celtics -126 on Christmas. Four units each, more than I basically ever put on a single regular season outcome. I don’t think this Lakers lineup makes any sense and I want to get in before the books adjust. – 2:56 PM
I bet Thunder -146 tonight and Celtics -126 on Christmas. Four units each, more than I basically ever put on a single regular season outcome. I don’t think this Lakers lineup makes any sense and I want to get in before the books adjust. – 2:56 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
’tis the season — Catch the latest Backstage Lakers on @SpectrumSN and Spectrum SportsNet+ after the game. pic.twitter.com/kqtpQK9D2n – 2:48 PM
’tis the season — Catch the latest Backstage Lakers on @SpectrumSN and Spectrum SportsNet+ after the game. pic.twitter.com/kqtpQK9D2n – 2:48 PM