LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May at Staples Center on May 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
The Lakers and Thunder will meet in Game 5 of their series Monday as the Thunder attempt to close out the series.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to close out their series with the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Monday. The Thunder lead the best-of-seven game series 3-1 after winning Game 4 in Los Angeles.
The Lakers held a 13-point lead with eight minutes to play in Game 4, but the Thunder came all the way back to take the commanding series lead. Kevin Durant leads the Thunder in scoring in the series, averaging 27.3 points per game. Russell Westbrook, who scored 37 points in Game 4, is averaging 25.0 points per game in the series.
Kobe Bryant scored 38 points in Game 4, but made just 2-of-10 shots in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City completed their comeback. Bryant is averaging 28.5 points per game in the series. Andrew Bynum is averaging 18.3 points per game and 10.8 rebounds per game against Oklahoma City.
Monday's Game 5 is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TNT.
For more on the Lakers, head over to Silver Screen And Roll and SB Nation Los Angeles. For more on the Thunder, head over to Welcome To Loud City.
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