NBA: LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction And Match Preview

On October 27th, 2021, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. The Los Angeles Lakers are on a winning streak after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 125-121 in overtime. The Oklahoma City Thunder, on the other hand, had a difficult time winning games. The Thunder are currently 0-4 for the 2021-22 season after losing 106-98 against the Golden State Warriors.

Match Details

Fixture - LA Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | 2021-22 NBA Season

Date & Time - Wednesday, October 27th, 2021; 8:00 PM ET (Thursday, October 28th, 2021; 5:30 AM IST)

Venue - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

LA Lakers Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have found their groove in the regular season. The Lakers failed to create camaraderie on the court after constructing a legendary group in the offseason.

The LA Lakers have won two straight games heading into their Wednesday night matchup after six losses in the 2021-22 preseason led to consecutive losses in the regular season.

Despite the fact that LeBron James was out of the lineup due to injury for the game against the Spurs, Russell Westbrook was able to regain his flow for the LA Lakers. In the triumph, the Lakers' Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook combined for 68 points.

The LA Lakers have shown indications of fitting into their system with a strong performance and a high-octane offense led by Russell Westbrook. Despite a small concern about Anthony Davis' knee injury during the game, he played to the end.

The Lakers appear to have some momentum coming into their showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite their uncertain status for the game.

LA Lakers Predicted Lineup

G - Russell Westbrook | G - Malik Monk | F - Kent Bazemore | F - Anthony Davis | C - DeAndre Jordan

Oklahoma City Thunder Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder have yet to win a game in their 2021-22 season. The Thunder surrendered a large lead to the Warriors in the second half of their 106-98 loss to Warriors.

The lack of experience shows itself in late-game scenarios as a team with a lot of young players. The Oklahoma City Thunder have some promise, with Luguentz Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being the only bright spots on the squad with postseason experience.

As he recovers from an injury, Gilgeous-Alexander is anticipated to have an All-Star season. Dort, on the other hand, continues to bolster his offensive capabilities while also proving to be a formidable defender. The Thunder's dismal shooting % from beyond the arc could be a factor in their meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma City Thunder Predicted Lineup

G - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | G - Josh Giddey | F - Luguentz Dort | F - Darius Bazley | C - Derrick Favors

Lakers vs Thunder Matchup Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder should lose this game to the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite the fact that both teams are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, and the Lakers may be further shorthanded, their total experience and momentum may be enough to carry them to another victory.