Oklahoma Cty came out on top in an exciting game against LA Lakers. "I'm sure it was a dream game for the fans, with the result in the balance down to the end," said Oklahoma Cty coach Bob. "But these sorts of games give me gray hair."

Bob and his counterpart, LA Lakers coach Andreas Helmle, brought out the best in their teams. "Not a lot of mistakes from either side," said Andreas Helmle. "That's what I like to see. Of course, I'd like to see us win as well but only one team can do that. Oklahoma Cty just played better, and we have to tip our hats to them."

Oklahoma Cty was led by Johnson (25 points, 0 assists, a steal, a block), Golden (12 points, 15 boards, 1 assists), Joseph (19 points, 0 assists, a steal, 2 blocks). LA Lakers was led by Crandell (33 points, 2 assists, a block), Monroe (15 points, 12 boards, 1 assists), Leonard (13 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, a block).

Oklahoma Cty improve to 37-22 and 23-10 at home. They hold at #2 in the Northwest and stay at #5 overall in the Western Conference. After this defeat, LA Lakers drop to 21-39. They hold at #4 in the Pacific and remain at #14 overall in the Western Conference.

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