Oh No, Thunder Down
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It says plenty when Etan Thomas scores in double figures. For the record, he finished with 10 points.
Back to school, boys and girls. Do you remember our lesson on size matters? And do you remember us telling you the Lakers love drama, particularly when many in L.A. are predicting their demise?
The Lakers didn’t fall into the ocean tonight. They might fall into Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City Friday and lose (or maybe they won’t), but if they do, the question will be whether the Thunder can handle the pressure of a Game 7. The Lakers are used to it since L.A. is the drama capital, but for now, it’s back to OKC with the Thunder cast as drama kings.
There was no drama in tonight’s contest as the Lakers handed the Thunder a similar ass-kicking like they suffered Saturday night. They buried the Thunder early (31-16 after the first quarter) and continued to pound them for the rest of the contest and won in a 111-87 rout.
Shooting was a problem for the Thunder early as the Lakers’ defense clamped down and helped it jump out to an early lead. They also countered by putting Kobe Bryant on Russell Westbrook, limiting his effectiveness and forcing Scott Brooks to come up with an answer in Game 6.
Bryant took only 9 shots, but he was as effective as he has been all the season as a facilitator, dishing to Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, who killed the Thunder inside. Gasol finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds in only 29 minutes, while Bynum added 21 points and 11 rebounds in only 27 minutes. Bryant managed 13 points and 7 assists, but he set the tone and the Thunder never recovered.
Game 6 is Friday at the Ford Center in OKC.
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Thoght they could handle the atmosphere but the Lakers pulled out some of the big guns last night. Dustin, AD, EDDIE damn will it ever stop. Lets see who they pull out for game 7. Yea I know they are the close out kings but lets see if can get 1 more in OKC. THUNDER UP!
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