LAKERS HOLD OFF THUNDER

Amid shooting struggles, Kobe Bryant hit the game clinching jump-shot to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Oklahoma City Thunder 90-87. Bryant only scored 17 points while shooting 8 for 22 from the field. Pau Gasol led the Lakers scoring 18 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the win. Russel Westbrook led the Thunder scoring 22 points and dishing 6 assists in the loss. Are the Lakers the team to beat in the West?