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2022/23 National Basketball Association (NBA) season
Regular Season
Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, USA
Saturday, 25 March 2023
04h30
Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the
National Basketball Association (NBA) match on March 25.
Head-to-Head
This will be the 263rd meeting between the two teams in regular-season games since 1967 when the Thunder were formed.
The Lakers have dominated this rivalry having recorded 152 wins compared to the Thunders' 110 victories from 262 matches.
Last Meeting
Dennis Schroder had a game-high 26 points to go along with six assists for the Lakers as they defeated the Thunder 123-117 on 2 March 2023.
With the win, the Lakers improved to 30-33 on the year, while the Thunder fell to 28-34 after the game played at the Paycom Center.
What Is At Stake
The Lakers' hopes of qualifying for the playoffs are still alive as they are placed 11th on the Western Conference standings having recorded 35 victories and 37 defeats.
On the other hand, the Thunder remain hopeful of reaching the playoffs and they are placed ninth on the Western Conference standings having registered 35 wins and 36 defeats.
Key Players
Troy Brown Jr. had a season-high 19 points along with four assists for the Lakers as they defeated the Thunder on March 2 and will be looking to inspire the Los Angeles giants to another win.
While Thunder star Jalen Williams recorded 24 points, seven assists, four rebounds in the losing effort against the Lakers and will be keen to ensure that the Oklahoma side avenge the defeat.
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Quotes
“The core of your team gets built on the road,” said Thunder coach Mark Daigneault ahead of their away games including the clash against the Lakers.
“I love playing on the road. It’s a great test.It’s strips away everything except for your team. It’s just you.
"I actually think road games, wins and losses, build a lot of chemistry because it limits a lot of distractions," he added.
“It’s going to be a great test for us this week."
NBA fixtures - 25-26 March
Saturday, March 25
01:00 - Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers
01:00 - Washington Wizards v San Antonio Spurs
01:30 - Toronto Raptors v Detroit Pistons
02:00 - Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets
02:30 - Dallas Mavericks v Charlotte Hornets
03:00 - Utah Jazz v Milwaukee Bucks
04:00 - Golden State Warriors v Philadelphia 76ers
04:00 - Portland Trail Blazers v Chicago Bulls
04:00 - Sacramento Kings v Phoenix Suns
04:30 - Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
23:00 - Atlanta Hawks v Indiana Pacers
Sunday, March 26
02:00 - Miami Heat v Brooklyn Nets
03:00 - Denver Nuggets v Milwaukee Bucks
04:00 - Phoenix Suns v Philadelphia 76ers
04:00 - Sacramento Kings v Utah Jazz
04:30 - Los Angeles Clippers v New Orleans Pelicans
19:00 - Charlotte Hornets v Dallas Mavericks
21:30 - Los Angeles Lakers v Chicago Bulls
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