Lakers beat Thunder
Published:Wednesday | April 21, 2010 | 1:04 PM
The Los Angeles Lakers lost the lead three times in the fourth quarter before beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference playoff series.
Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, carrying the Lakers in the fourth quarter. He was 13 of 15 from the free throw line, but just 12 of 28 from the floor.
Los Angeles\' Pau Gasol had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum had six points and 10 boards for the defending champions, who failed to sustain their strong start for the second straight game.
Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 32 points and Russell Westbrook added 19, making all eight of his free throws.
Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
In Boston, the hosts didn\'t miss Kevin Garnett at all, as Glen Davis filled in to lead Boston Celtics to a 107-77 victory over Miami Heat for a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 is Friday in Miami.
In Atlanta, Joe Johnson took control in the fourth quarter to finish off a 27-point effort as Atlanta defeated Milwaukee Bucks 96-86 for a 2-0 lead going into Saturday’s third game.
In Phoenix, the hosts rediscovered its high-energy style to beat Portland Trail Blazers 119-90 and square the series 1-1.
The series shifts to Portland for Game 3 tomorrow.