The Los Angeles Lakers likely got more than they bargained for as they were pushed to have a very competitive game against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time in the same week. To Oklahoma City’s credit, they didn’t backdown against what has been the best team in the Western Conference and a bonafide championship contender.
But nobody would have faulted them if they had wilted midway through the third quarter of Friday night’s game when a trio of Lakers combined for a play more usually apt for a video game than a regular game that’s only televised on NBA League Pass. The steal from KCP, the pass ahead to a stumbling Davis over his head to a dunking LeBron looked more like a scene from NBA Street than a game between professionals.
James set the tone early on in this game and Anthony Davis says he’s getting healthier, creating opportunities for his teammates while he’s also shooting better than he has all season over the last few games.
The Lakers must remain tight to close Friday night’s game out but without a doubt, they continue proving on a nightly basis that Showtime is really back in purple and gold.
