Davis responded with three points, and Walker hit a tiebreaking shot with 3:50 left. Oklahoma City erased all of Los Angeles’ early 17-point lead when Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper tied it at 102-102 with 5:25 to play. Los Angeles still improved to 8-5 during James’ latest injury absence. Russell sat out with a sore right hip, joining James on the sideline at an important game for the Lakers’ playoff hopes. All the things they got down the stretch are things we’re willing to live with. “That’s how you want teams to score against you. “That’s a testament to our ability to scrap and hang in there,” Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said. The Thunder (36-38) dropped into a tie with Dallas for 10th in the West despite holding the Lakers to only 42 points in the second half after LA put up 41 in the first quarter alone. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey scored 27 points apiece for Oklahoma City, which lost for only the fourth time in 12 games down the stretch. They know the history of the franchise they’re representing.” Guys are competing because they know what they’re representing. Guys are really trying to figure out how we can be better. “The vibe and the spirit have been great.
“This team is locked in and connected,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. The Lakers started the season 2-10, but they’re 12-6 since the trade deadline with a rapidly cohering roster and the looming return of the NBA’s career scoring leader. With Davis leading the way on both ends of the court, Los Angeles (37-37) reached.
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