The displayed plenty of game plan discipline, connectivity, and attention to detail in their 127-109 win over the Thursday night.
They’d compile one of their absolute best showings defensively, and plenty would stem from the tone set by their starting lineup of Booker, Beal, Allen, Durant, Nurkic — who were +24 with a true shooting percentage of 74.3.
The defense was the driving force in this one, as they held the Lakers to an offensive rating of 108.0, on 47.9% from the field, with 15 turnovers.
Where better to start, than on that end of the floor?