Recently the Oklahoma Thunder upset the Los Angeles Lakers 91-75, but lead 80-47 after three quarters. It was a tremendous win for a young core of players who are set to make their first playoff appearance this year. They out-worked, out-shot and out-played the reigning NBA Champions.
However, only the most ardent Thunder fans would be so bold as to say the Thunder, lead by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, are better than the Lakers. The Thunder, with a record (as of this writing) of 44-28 and a +3.5 scoring per game differential, are a solid playoff caliber team and are clearly improving each year.
In comparison Los Angeles Lakers, a.k.a. last season's NBA Champions, have a 54-19 record along with a +5.8 scoring per game differential.
So what gives? How did the ...
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Trying To Explain The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Win Over The L.A. Lakers
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Daniel Suhr in NBAComments Off on Trying To Explain The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Win Over The L.A. Lakers