Oklahoma City come from 26-point deficit to beat Lakers

Thunder topple Lakers 123-115 to get their 1st win this season

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) – The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 26 points deficit to win against the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 in a Wednesday NBA game, which was their first victory this season.

Oklahoma guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points to be his team's top scorer at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City.

Gilgeous-Alexander had nine rebounds.

Oklahoma City forward Darius Bazley added 20 points. Thunder rookie Josh Giddey scored 18 points and produced 10 assists for the winning side.

Lakers power forward Anthony Davis scored 30 points to be the game's highest scorer.

Davis took eight rebounds as well.

Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook displayed a solid performance in Oklahoma as he tallied 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.

Westbrook separately made 10 turnovers, which is a negative statistics for himself and the Lakers.

The Lakers were handed their third loss. They have a 2-3 win/loss record.

Meanwhile the Oklahoma City Thunder got their first win to end their poor form in the 2021-22 season.

Oklahoma previously lost their four games.

- LeBron sits out for ankle problem

Lakers superstar LeBron James missed the game against the Thunder.

James has been suffering from sore ankle to sit out again.

The 36-year-old small forward previously missed the San Antonio game on Tuesday night where the Lakers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 in overtime.

He sustained the injury on Sunday in a match against Memphis Grizzlies as James collided with Memphis guard Desmond Bane under the basket.

- Results:

Phoenix Suns - Sacramento Kings: 107-110

Los Angeles Clippers - Cleveland Cavaliers: 79-92

Portland Trail Blazers - Memphis Grizzlies: 116-96

Oklahoma City Thunder - Los Angeles Lakers: 123-115

Milwaukee Bucks - Minnesota Timberwolves: 108-113

New Orleans Pelicans - Atlanta Hawks: 99-102

Boston Celtics - Washington Wizards: 107-116

Brooklyn Nets - Miami Heat: 93-106

Orlando Magic - Charlotte Hornets: 111-120

Toronto Raptors - Indiana Pacers: 118-100