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Thunder vs Lakers, final score: OKC’s defense once again fails big time in home loss to LA

The Oklahoma City Thunder dropped a home game to the Los Angeles Lakers with Lebron James still sidelined with a groin injury.

OKC dropped their second game in a row and 5th out of their last 6, losing to the Lakers 138-128 in overtime. The Lakers would shoot 50.5 percent from the floor and 47.5 percent from three, including 91% from the free throw line, despite being one of the league’s worst in these categories.

The Thunder started off the game up 12 points, leading 39-27 after the 1st quarter. The Lakers responded with a 40-24 point 2nd quarter to take a 67-63 lead into halftime.