Steven Adams has played a big role for the Thunder in their 110-93 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Oklahoma on Saturday (NZT).
In OKC's fist match since All Star weekend, Adams played arguably his best game of the season, scoring 15 points, grabbing 10 rebounds along with four brilliant assists, three steals and two blocks.
Superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was up to his old tricks claiming his 28th triple-double in 58 games, scoring 17 points to go with 18 rebounds and 17 assists.
Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott both impressed in their Thunder debut’s following a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bulls just before the deadline.
The Thunder held a narrow 58-51 lead at halftime before pulling away in the third quarter by going on a 15-7 run.
D’Angelo Russell scored a game-high 29 points for the Lakers.
The match was the second-straight for the Thunder who improved their record to 33-25 on the season.
The Thunder’s next match is on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans (NZT).
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