Lakers Enjoy Brief Return

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-98, their first home game after a 6-game road-trip. Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to reach 23,000 points in a career. OKC was held to just .393 shooting, while LA had a .455 shooting percentage. The Lakers out-rebounded. Kobe scored 34 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Pau Gasol had a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Lamar Odom continues to light up the opposition, adding 12 points and 18 rebounds. Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 31 points to go with 10 rebounds, and former UCLA standout Russel Westbrook had 17 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.