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Game Recap: Lakers Unable To Contain Westbrook In Loss To Thunder

Tonight the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first game back from the All-Star break. Check out our game recap:

1st Quarter

The Lakers started the game with a lineup of D’Angelo Russell, Nick Young, Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, and Tarik Black. The Thunder countered with Russell Westbrook, Andre Roberson, Alex Abrines, Domantas Sabonis, and Steven Adams.

Both teams started a little slow but then the Thunder then began to turn up the tempo and take an early 11-5 lead four minutes into the game. After a timeout, Ivica Zubac scored on two straight possessions to get Los Angeles some needed points.