Lakers Lose 101-93 to Thunder. Knecht Scores 20, but LeBron, AD Combine for Just 27 Points

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🗓️ 30 November 2024

⏱️ 18 minutes

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There were plenty of things to like about the way the Lakers played Friday against Oklahoma City, despite losing 101-93 to the Thunder. Most of them have to do with improvement on the defensive side of the ball. Low bar to clear, of course, but the Lakers played as good a game defensively as they have in a while, against arguably the NBA's best team. Unfortunately, the Lakers collapsed offensively, and against a high-pressure OKC squad that leads the league in forced turnovers... the Lakers were forced into a lot of turnovers. And, as turnovers often do, they came at inopportune times. It's become a bit of a pattern, but the Lakers again struggled in late quarter situations, and did some self-destructing down the stretch, costing themselves possessions and opportunities to score. Austin Reaves, who did play through some obvious discomfort after taking a nasty fall in the first half, finished with five turnovers. LeBron James had five as well, which has been his average over the last two-plus weeks. James and Anthony Davis combined for 27 points, which is about half of what they normally produce. Reaves, 1-9 from 3-point range, only added 11. That's a lot to overcome for an offense that doesn't have a ton of scoring depth. Dalton Knecht and D'Angelo Russell (37, combined) did their best, but LA will almost always need more from James and Davis to win games. And as it was in the San Antonio game, the Lakers found it hard to play through Davis in ways that left him in good position to score. They need to get back to an offense that produces more from their best player. So discouraging, because it felt like the Lakers robbed themselves of chances to score a big win. Encouraging, because it felt like the win was there. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BILT RewardsStart earning points on rent you're already paying by going to joinbilt.com/lockedonnba. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. And if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for the whole family - SKIMS just launched their biggest Holiday Shop ever - also available at SSKIMS.com/lockedonnba. RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold. Skylight FramesWe've got the perfect gift for you! Skylight Frame is the touchscreen digital photo frame your whole family will love. As a special, limited-time offer for our listeners, get $20 OFF your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/NBA. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	Hey, everyone, welcome to Lockdown Lakers for Saturday. Brian Komeneski, Andy Keminetsky,
0:04.8	the Lakers lose a tough one at home against Oklahoma City. And the turnover problems for LeBron James continue.
0:11.4	That's next.
0:19.0	You are Locked on Lakers. Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcasts network, your team every day.
0:29.9	Thanks to everybody for making Locked-on Lakers, your first listen to every day, Monday through Friday, and obviously sometimes on weekends, no matter how or where you get your podcast. This one's always free, never behind paywall.
0:39.1	Locked on Liquors on YouTube is where over 26,000 subscribers, Andy, are all reacting to a tough 101.
0:46.3	93 loss to the Thunder at home.
0:50.6	I guess sort of simultaneously encouraging in the sense that Oklahoma City is arguably the best team in the NBA,
0:59.6	you know, certainly has been the best team of the Western Conference this year,
1:03.8	frustrating in the sense that the Lakers really executed poorly in important moments, both end of quarters, certainly end of games,
1:14.7	just too many mistakes for the Lakers. So you could look at this as a little half full.
1:19.7	You could look at it as a little half empty. I guess it's up to you.
1:23.1	I look at it as a sign of what the Lakers can be when they play towards their top level,
1:31.0	certainly defensively, if nothing else.
1:32.5	This was the best defensive game.
1:34.7	The Lakers have played, if not this season, in eons, as it says on the railing.
1:41.3	I mean, particularly in the half court, I tweeted out at Cam Brothers and also put out
1:45.4	on Blue Sky.
1:46.0	Like this game is a case study in how the Lakers defend in a half court set or just with a set
1:54.3	defense, which is often good enough versus how they defend in transition, which is rarely,
2:00.6	if ever, good enough.
2:02.7	But you'll look at the box score and like Jay Gilgis Alexander, for example, had a
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