Thunder Social Scene: OKC Back In Action At Staples Center

<p>Oklahoma City is back in action tonight as the Thunder are in LA to take on the Lakers at 9:30 p.m. Our very own Thunder reporter Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) will be at the Staples Center tweeting out updates.</p>

Friday, January 8th 2016, 6:22 pm

By: Brett Coppenbarger

Thunder Social Scene: OKC Back In Action At Staples Center

Oklahoma City is back in action tonight as the Thunder are in LA to take on the Lakers at 9:30 p.m. Our very own Thunder reporter Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) will be at the Staples Center tweeting out updates, so be sure to follow along to keep up with all of the action.

Game Over! Thunder 117 Lakers 113 #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Hard to believe, but down the stretch, 85 year-old Kobe Bryant completely shut down an in-his-prime KD. Thank God for Russ. Amen. @News9
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

That's not a foul. Not even close
— Kevin Kuzminski (@KevinKuzminski) January 9, 2016

Kobe misses, OKC rebounds. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

I'm not buying for a minute that Billy Donovan doesn't coach solid defense. This repeatedly inept #Thunder D is due to missing focus/effort.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Come on Thunder !!!
— Robin Marsh KWTV-9 (@robinmarsh9) January 9, 2016

2:32 left, game tied, the crowd is a factor now. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Down 3. This would be a demoralizing loss. And unacceptable.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Somebody stop Lou! Lakers lead 104-101 #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Uh-oh. Waiters back 2 recent form after stellar game v Memphis. 1-for-7, 2 pts, 21 minutes. If continues, gotta try to pedal him for sumpin'
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Morrow's really improved game off the dribble. Always been (or been used as) spot-up sniper. Still can't defend his way out of wet paper bag
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Cam @campayne bringing juice to 'Der. Needs as much playing time as possible before start playing for keeps. Solid draft pick---& attitude.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Thunder yield 32 to the Los Angeles Lakers in 3rd quarter. We've got a 4th quarter game & KD & Russ have played well.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Kanter liking LA, up to 15 points. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Thunder 90 Lakers 85 after 3 #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Love it when Rusty looks to pass 1st. When you're 1 of planet's elite scorers & u do that, it says a lot about you...& it's Point Avalanche
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Kobe's 2015-16 offensive game so limp he'd go to OT in a 1-on-1 w Andre Roberson. However, not surprisingly, 24 is feasting on #Thunder D.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Love me some Serge from 20. But have given up on him putting it on the floor. Potential wasted. Turnover-Waiting'-to-happen.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

OKC up 60-53 Half Russ-17pts, KD-12pts. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Russ redeems with another impressive layup. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Pulling away? OKC up 8 Russ and KD combined 25 pts. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

#Lakers should be down 10 to the OKC Blue. And the Blue can't win an intrasquad scrimmage. #Thunder by 4. @News9
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Great D by KD on Kobe. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Lakers heat up, Thunder lead down to one. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Kobe ignites the crowd #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Thunder 32 Lakers 28 after one. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Russ with a dramatic two for the LA crowd. Russ-9pts. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Russ' pass-first emphasis rubbing off on unlikely mates. Adams leading break w crisp point-guard like assist. 19-15 Good Guys.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

All 5 OKC starters have scored, Thunder up 19-15 #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Nice. Adams. Baskets. Shades of Alcindor ... er Kareem. Would really help Big Blue if the Big Kiwi developed an offensive game.
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Aughhhh! feels like Christmas! Mike Breen and Mark Jackson w TV call. No grinding teeth. Easy listen. Informative, unbiased. #Thunder #News9
— Dean Blevins (@DeanBlevins) January 9, 2016

Kobe Bryant will start tonight. D'Angelo Russell's availability is still uncertain.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 9, 2016

This couple from OKC is going to 8 Thunder road games this season, game number 3 tonight in LA. #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/yrhG04luo4
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

Walking into Staples #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/hvqU4iUttV
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 9, 2016

I'll just walk on over I guess. #hotelbonus pic.twitter.com/gVlSoS1rXY
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 8, 2016

According to a Lakers report, Kobe will play tonight against OKC at Staples. #News9Thunder
— Steve McGehee (@SteveMcGehee) January 8, 2016