Lakers Game Recap: Biggest Moments from LA's Rollercoaster Loss to The OKC Thunder

It was another mixed performance for the Lakers on Wednesday night, as a 26-point lead in the first half turned into a nail-biter on the road against the OKC

It was another mixed performance for the Lakers on Wednesday night, as a 26-point lead in the first half turned into a nail-biter on the road against the OKC Thunder. 

What should have been an easy win against a winless team quickly turned to disaster as the Lakers seemingly stopped trying against a team they underestimated, and they paid the price. A 122-115 loss on the road is not what this team expected to leave Oklahoma City with, but let's take a look at how it all played out. 

Things got off to an excellent start for LA, as the Lakers took a commanding lead early in the first. 

Strong start for LAL in OKC, as the visitors open a 13-3 lead behind 5 of 7 FG's, next to the Thunder going 1 for 9. Davis has 7 points already, with 1 more FT coming out of a time out.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 28, 2021

One of the best players for the Lakers tonight, Malik Monk helped build the lead in the first quarter with this monstrous dunk over Josh Giddey. 

MALIK MONK GOT ME FIRED UP 🔥
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/QSV4It6UXb

— Overtime (@overtime) October 28, 2021

Russell Westbrook was the team's main facilitator today, and he did his best to get everyone involved in the first half, including this beautiful pass for the alley opp to Dwight Howard.

Russ feeds Dwight for the 'oop! 👀 #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/D2glyAM9Wq

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) October 28, 2021

Things started to go downhill from there, however, as the Thunder started to heat up with the lack of defensive pressure by the Lakers. 

SHAI IS ON FIRE 🔥🔥🔥@shaiglalex | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/1L1AZYBJlb

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 28, 2021

Even with their third quarter struggles, the Lakers were still poised to enter the final frame with the lead – that is until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit this ridiculous shot to end the quarter. 

FROM DOWN 26 WE ARE UP 2 ENTERING THE FOURTH

📺 | @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/Smkp6Uai8O

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 28, 2021

And finally, the biggest takeaway on a night the Lakers will quickly try to forget. 

The Lakers entered play with a 230-0 record (including playoffs) when leading by at least 25 points in a game over the last 25 seasons.

They led by 26 tonight, their largest blown lead over that span. pic.twitter.com/2fd5GdH5Dd

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 28, 2021

The Lakers will look to get back on track as they head home for a matchup with the Caveliers on Friday night.