The OKC Thunder battled to the very end as has become their custom and unfortunately came up a tad short of pulling off the upset win.
It wasn’t a game most thought the Thunder stood a chance of winning. Especially not when they left their blood sweat and guts on the same floor the night prior. And yet, there they were again in another match being decided in the closing minutes of the game.
What was clear is the Lakers were the more rested team and while their length served up issues at times it was more about the fatigue level which was repeatedly highlighted.