Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant combined for 21 fourth quarter points to help the Thunder erase a 13-point deficit and win Game 4 103-100. The win gives Oklahoma City a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
With the game tied at 98, Durant hit what ended up being the game winning 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds to play. The Thunder trailed by 13 points with 8:02 to play, but went on a 25-9 run to end the game and take a commanding lead in the series. Westbrook scored 23 points in the second half and finished with a team-high 37.
Los Angeles faded down the stretch, making just 7-of-22 shots in the fourth quarter. Kobe Bryant finished with a game-high 38 points but made just 2-of-10 shots in the fourth quarter. Andrew Bynum scored 18 points, but just four in the second half. It was a crucial loss for the Lakers who now must win three straight games to avoid elimination.
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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