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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Needs to Beat Lakers in SEGABABA

OKC and LA are tied in the Western Conference standings right now, along with the Mavericks and the Pelicans. Because of tiebreakers, however, the Lakers are in 9th place while the Thunder is in 11th. With just 9 games left in the season, literally every game is going to change up who is in a playoff spot and who isn’t. While both teams really need to win, the Thunder REALLY needs to win this one. OKC has not been in a “must-win” situation for years, but this meeting probably qualifies. With that in mind, I’m taking OKC to at least cover if not outright win the game as well.

OKC Thunder | Game #74 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

Zachary LowMarch 24, 2023 No Comments Anthony Davis Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder is 1-1 so far on their West Coast road trip, splitting games with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday and Thursday night, and now they look to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. After dropping a 127-105 decision last night, OKC needs to get back on the winning side of things to improve their chances at making the playoffs.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Has Chance to Get Back in Win Column Against Lakers

Zachary LowMarch 1, 2023 No Comments Anthony Davis Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out for the Thunder, and LeBron James is out for the Lakers. Take both teams’ best star away, and who has the better squad? The next best player for either roster is Anthony Davis, but as his status has yet to be confirmed, I’m thinking he likely sits this one out. He has played just once this season in the second game of a back-to-back, so it wouldn’t shock me to see him rest tonight. Add to the fact that the Thunder desperately needs a win if they want to stay in the playoff conversation, and I think OKC manages to pull out a win.

OKC Thunder | Game #54 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

Zachary LowFebruary 7, 2023 No Comments Anthony Davis Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Patrick Beverley Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder continues their current road trip Tuesday night as they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. Lebron James is just 25 points away from tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, but James is listed as questionable tonight, so he may not play. Either way, OKC continues to be without Luguentz Dort, which hurts the Thunder defense in a major way.

Thunder Against the Spread | Expect Another Close One with the Lakers

Zachary LowDecember 10, 2021 No Comments Anthony Davis Darius Bazley Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Lakers are stacked with seasoned veterans who can have a big impact on any given night. Lebron James and Russell Westbrook are two difference makers for Los Angeles, but they’re not the X-factor when it comes to playing the Thunder. Anthony Davis has found consistent success against OKC over the years, and he should undoubtedly be the key focus for tonight’s matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #8 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

Zachary LowNovember 4, 2021 No Comments Anthony Davis Darius Bazley Josh Giddey Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

In the last week, the Thunder has played just two games, both losses, while the Lakers have won three straight. OKC still isn’t exactly concerned with winning, despite the fact that they played especially well against the Clippers on Monday night, but the Lakers are working through their issues, particularly due to injury, while trying to establish somme chemistry.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #5 Preview: Los Angeles Lakers

Zachary LowOctober 27, 2021 No Comments Anthony Davis Josh Giddey Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Tonight, the Thunder hosts the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be the first time since January of 2020 that Russell Westbrook will be in the building, so it will be exciting to see him live and in person playing basketball yet again.

OKC Thunder | Game #24 Preview: Lakers

Zachary LowFebruary 10, 2021 No Comments Al Horford Anthony Davis Darius Bazley Dennis Schroder Hamidou Diallo Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Luguentz Dort Markieff Morris Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder were so very close to knocking off the reigning NBA Champs on Monday night, but the Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull away late for a 119-112 victory at Staples Center. Round 2 is tonight, and unfortunately for OKC, the Thunder will be without potential All-Star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

OKC Thunder | Game #23 Preview: Lakers

Zachary LowFebruary 8, 2021 No Comments Al Horford Anthony Davis Darius Bazley Dennis Schroder Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder just finished up a home stand which included back-to-back 2-game series with the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and now the Thunder travels to LA where they will play another 2-game series, this time against the Lakers.

OKC Thunder | Game #11 Preview: Lakers

Zachary LowJanuary 13, 2021 No Comments Al Horford Anthony Davis Darius Bazley Dennis Schroder George Hill Jared Dudley Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Kostas Antetokounmpo Lebron James Los Angeles Lakers Luguentz Dort Marc Gasol Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trevor Ariza Ty Jerome Wesley Matthews

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