Through 0 Quarter

Although the Los Angeles Lakers were the underdogs at tipoff, they've since taken control of the game. Either squad is in a position to win, but they lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder 2 to nothing.

Los Angeles hasn't had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to two points or fewer. Oklahoma City is in a similar position to the Lakers as their squad has been held to no more than zero points.

this is the first time OKC has ever been down going into the first quarter

Who's Playing

Los Angeles @ Oklahoma City

Current Records: Los Angeles 29-33; Oklahoma City 28-33

What to Know

This Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 117.94 points per contest. They and the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off at 8 p.m. ET March 1 at Paycom Center without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. If the game is anything like Oklahoma City's 133-130 victory from their previous meeting in February, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.

The Lakers ended up a good deal behind the Memphis Grizzlies when they played on Tuesday, losing 121-109. Point guard Dennis Schroder had a pretty forgettable game, picking up four fouls and turning the ball over six times en route to a 10-point finish.

Meanwhile, the Thunder were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 123-117 to the Sacramento Kings. Small forward Jalen Williams put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 27 points and eight assists in addition to five boards.

With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Paycom Center -- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $24.17

Odds

The Lakers are a slight 1-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Series History

Oklahoma City have won 14 out of their last 26 games against Los Angeles.

  • Feb 07, 2023 - Oklahoma City 133 vs. Los Angeles 130
  • Apr 08, 2022 - Los Angeles 120 vs. Oklahoma City 101
  • Dec 10, 2021 - Los Angeles 116 vs. Oklahoma City 95
  • Nov 04, 2021 - Oklahoma City 107 vs. Los Angeles 104
  • Oct 27, 2021 - Oklahoma City 123 vs. Los Angeles 115
  • Feb 10, 2021 - Los Angeles 114 vs. Oklahoma City 113
  • Feb 08, 2021 - Los Angeles 119 vs. Oklahoma City 112
  • Jan 13, 2021 - Los Angeles 128 vs. Oklahoma City 99
  • Aug 05, 2020 - Oklahoma City 105 vs. Los Angeles 86
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Los Angeles 125 vs. Oklahoma City 110
  • Nov 22, 2019 - Los Angeles 130 vs. Oklahoma City 127
  • Nov 19, 2019 - Los Angeles 112 vs. Oklahoma City 107
  • Apr 02, 2019 - Oklahoma City 119 vs. Los Angeles 103
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Los Angeles 138 vs. Oklahoma City 128
  • Jan 02, 2019 - Oklahoma City 107 vs. Los Angeles 100
  • Feb 08, 2018 - Los Angeles 106 vs. Oklahoma City 81
  • Feb 04, 2018 - Los Angeles 108 vs. Oklahoma City 104
  • Jan 17, 2018 - Oklahoma City 114 vs. Los Angeles 90
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Oklahoma City 133 vs. Los Angeles 96
  • Feb 24, 2017 - Oklahoma City 110 vs. Los Angeles 93
  • Nov 22, 2016 - Los Angeles 111 vs. Oklahoma City 109
  • Oct 30, 2016 - Oklahoma City 113 vs. Los Angeles 96
  • Apr 11, 2016 - Oklahoma City 112 vs. Los Angeles 79
  • Jan 08, 2016 - Oklahoma City 117 vs. Los Angeles 113
  • Dec 23, 2015 - Oklahoma City 120 vs. Los Angeles 85
  • Dec 19, 2015 - Oklahoma City 118 vs. Los Angeles 78