The Los Angeles Lakers (29-32) will be going for their fourth consecutive win when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder (28-32) on Wednesday night. The Lakers are coming off a 111-108 win over Dallas as 4.5-point underdogs. The Thunder are coming off a 124-115 loss to Sacramento as four-point underdogs.
Los Angeles is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Oklahoma City.
**This preview was written before Tuesday’s games were played**
The Lakers played well over the past week and come into this game on a three-game winning streak. They are now 12th in the Western Conference standings, half a game out of the play-in tournament and two and a half games out of sixth place. They will try to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Thunder, which will give them their fourth win in a row and fifth win in their last six games.
Los Angeles is averaging 117 points per game. They scored 111 points in their last game, making 43.3 percent of their field goals and 17.6 percent of their three-pointers.
Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 30 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks. LeBron James finished with 26 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, while Jarred Vanderbilt added 15 points, 17 rebounds, and four steals.
Los Angeles has struggled defensively, giving up 117.9 points per game. They gave up 108 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to win this game.
LeBron James (Foot) is out for this game. D'Angelo Russell (Ankle) is doubtful.
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