Facing their first potential close out game of the year the Los Angeles Lakers crumbled in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The loss marks the second consecutive season the Lakers’ season has ended in second round elimination. Despite the loss, Kobe Bryant put in his best performance of this series by posting 42 points on 54 percent shooting.
Post-Game Chat: Lakers are Eliminated in 5 Games
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