The Oklahoma City Thunder (41 - 30) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (18 - 51) 127 - 117 on Tuesday at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. This marked another huge win for the Thunder, as they continue to hold on to the eighth and final projected playoff seed in the Western Conference standings. They pushed their lead on the Phoenix Suns to three games, while they also hold a three and a half game lead over the New Orleans Pelicans. If they can continue increasing their current four - game win streak, they could also catch up with the Dallas Mavericks, who are only three games above the Thunder and sit in the seventh spot. The Lakers, on the other hand, have already been eliminated from contention, and look as if they'll be getting one of the top draft picks in the 2015 NBA Draft. The Thunder shot very well, going 56 percent from the field and 52 percent from the three - point line. With Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka sidelined for the forseeable future with injuries, MVP candidate Russell Westbrook again had a big game. He went off for a team - high of 27 points (9 - 17 FG, 2 - 3 3Pt, 7 - 8 FT), while also coming up with 11 assists and two steals in 30 minutes. He continues to be one of the best, if not the best player so far in the second half of the season, as he's averaging 31 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists over his last 14 games. Enes Kanter was a big factor in the win as well, finishing with 25 points (10 - 15 FG, 5 - 5 FT) and 16 rebounds. He's really stepped up with Ibaka out, and has recorded six double - doubles in a row, while averaging 21 points and 12 rebounds during that span. Dion Waiters was the third Thunder starter to surpass the 20 - point mark, as he posted 23 points (10 - 16 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 1 - 2 FT) and four assists. Rookie Jordan Clarkson did everything he could to keep the Lakers in this game while starting at point guard. He went 12 - for - 19 from the field and 2 - for - 3 from the three - point line to score a game - high of 30 points, to go along with seven assists and three blocked shots. It was a career - high in both points and blocks for Clarkson, as he continues to make his case for a larger role come next season. Starting alongside Clarkson, Jeremy Lin had a solid game as well, finishing with 19 points (6 - 11 FG, 2 - 2 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT) and seven assists. He's put together two impressive games in a row, as he just went off for 29 points and five assists against the Sixers on Sunday. Ryan Kelly was the third starter in double figures, as he recorded 16 points (5 - 9 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 4 - 4 FT) and five rebounds in 29 minutes. Coming off the bench, Wayne Ellington chipped in with 15 points (6 - 14 FG, 3 - 6 3Pt) and three rebounds over 24 minutes as well. The Thunder's next game will be on the road against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, while the Lakers will travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Wednesday.
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