The host Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, 111 - 109, at Staples Center. Los Angeles (8 - 7) got off to a hot start, establishing a 13 - point lead by the end of the first quarter. Despite sophomore star D'Angelo Russell's absence due to a knee injury, the Lakers saw high output from the point guard position. Veteran Jose Calderon slid into the starting role, playing 23 minutes and shooting 4 - of - 5 from the field for 12 points. Meanwhile, bench guard Jordan Clarkson scored 18 points while snagging four steals on the defensive end. The Lakers were given a run for their money as the game ended, however, with the Thunder able to regain the lead with under 20 seconds to play. Luckily for Los Angeles, veteran wing Nick Young was able to drain a clutch three - point shot with five seconds remaining to win the game. The three - pointer was Young's fourth of the night and gave him 17 points. The Thunder (8 - 7) have now lost six of their last eight contests after a hot 6 - 1 start to the season. Tuesday's last - second loss was handed to OKC after coming back from double - digit deficits at multiple points during the game. Leading the comeback efforts was All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook, who put on a stunning offensive show in the fourth quarter. The guard had 15 points, including four three - pointers, in the quarter. Westbrook finished just shy of a triple - double, posting 34 points, 13 assists, and eight rebounds. Westbrook has become no stranger to such stat lines, as he entered the game averaging 32 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds per game. Big man Steven Adams complemented Westbrook by delivering one of his best performances of the season, scoring 20 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting. The Lakers will host the Warriors on Friday, while the Thunder will visit the Nuggets in Denver.
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