The Oklahoma City Thunder (13 - 14) defeated the Los Angeles Lakers (8 - 18) 104 - 103 on Friday. Oklahoma City made their way quickly back into the win column after losing 114 - 109 to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Kevin Durant sat out the game as a precautionary measure. He sprained his ankle in Thursday's game, and while Durant wanted to play, the Thunder do n't want him trying to compensate for his sprained ankle, putting himself at risk of reinjuring his surgically repaired foot. Russell Westbrook and Reggie Jackson carried the weight for the Thunder. Westbrook scored a game - high 31 points, and Jackson had 25 points off the bench. Oklahoma City will return home to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Los Angeles has dropped two straight. Though Kobe Bryant scored just nine points in 35 minutes, the Lakers matched up well with the Thunder in nearly every relevant statistical category. Where the Thunder gained an advantage was at the free - throw line. Los Angeles sent the Thunder to the charity stripe 29 times, with the Thunder converting 22 of their attempts. The Lakers only earned 15 trips to the line, making 11 of their attempts. Ed Davis had his best game of the season, putting up 18 points and nine rebounds in 32 minutes. Los Angeles will go to Sacramento on Sunday to play the Kings.
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