National Basketball Association
L.A. Lakers 111,
Oklahoma City 108
When: 10:30 PM ET, Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials:
#38 Michael Smith, #49 Tom Washington, # Kane Fitzgerald
Attendance:
18997
Final Scoring Summary
Team Records
Recap Quick Hits
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With this win, the Los Angeles Lakers have a 16-2 record at home this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder are 6-7 while on the road this season.
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L.A. Lakers has a streak of 5 straight up wins. The Lakers have won 9 of their last 10 games.
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Oklahoma City has a streak of 2 straight up losses. The Thunder have won 4 of their last 10 games.
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Kobe Bryant played 43:46 minutes and scored 40 points. He shot 53.8% from the field and has averaged 35.6 points over the last five games.
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Kevin Durant played 40:40 minutes and scored 30 points. He shot 57.9% from the field and has averaged 22.8 points over the last five games.
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Following this game the Los Angeles Lakers average 103.6 points per game and hold opponents to 95.0 points per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder average 97.4 points per game and hold opponents to 96.4 points per game.
Top Game Performances
| Oklahoma City |
|
L.A. Lakers |
|
Kevin Durant 30 |
Scoring |
Kobe Bryant 40 |
|
Russell Westbrook 13 |
Assists |
Kobe Bryant 6 |
|
Serge Ibaka 14 |
Rebounds |
Pau Gasol 11 |
|
Kevin Durant 7 |
Free Throws Made |
Kobe Bryant 12 |
|
Jeff Green 2 |
Steals |
Kobe Bryant 2 |
|
Thabo Sefolosha 2 |
Blocks |
Pau Gasol 6 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
| Oklahoma City
|
108 |
45.1 |
6-14 |
20-24 |
26 |
40 |
4 |
7 |
14 |
| L.A. Lakers
|
111 |
44.4 |
7-18 |
32-39 |
20 |
47 |
11 |
6 |
17 |
Upcoming Games
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L.A. Lakers will play their next game at home against Cleveland. The Lakers have a W/L % of .864 after a win and .750 after a loss.
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Oklahoma City will play their next game on the road against Phoenix. The Thunder have a W/L % of .308 after a win and .615 after a loss.