The title is garbage, the Lakers didn't fade they got outplayed on both ends. After coming out of the gate weak, Oklahoma did not pack it in or give up. They never got too far behind the Lakers after that, and after half-time their confidence grew and they played with great discipline.
The Lakers are a bigger, stronger team, but the Thunders quickness stopped them from executing their half-court game. Very few entry passes to Gasol or Bynum at the end, non in fact. The Lakers settled for outside shot after outside shot, could not get second shots or rely on Kobe to bail them out.
On offense they ran when they could, but what was really impressive is their discipline in running their offense, they shot a very high percentage, shared the ball, and outside shots that were open, and Westbrook shredded the Laker defense.
The refs did not influence this game, and it was played relatively cleanly by both teams. The Lakers are going to have to figure out a way to get better looks on their offense, and find a way to get control of Westbrook and Durant. The are still the better team IMO, but OKC can beat them if they can play their best game. Last night they got beat on both ends of the floor, and Phil is going to have to figure out a better strategy.
