The Los Angeles Lakers return home to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in a game that will have massive implications in the Emirates NBA Cup. Additionally, it’s a huge test for Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the rest of the team as the Thunder own the best record in the Western Conference.
The Lakers are currently tied atop West Group B with the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs with a 2-1 record while the Thunder are 1-1. If the Lakers have any hope advancing beyond the group stage they must defeat the Thunder and ideally it would be by a decent amount as their point differential is low thanks to that Suns loss.