Mar 24, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Tarik Black (28) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
December 23, 2015 – Lakers Host the Oklahoma City Thunder
Christmas is coming two days early for Lakers fans in the form of the Kobe Bryant-Kevin Durant showdown we have patiently waited eight years to see.
With Kevin Durant claiming to be 100% after coming off a season where he only played 27 games due to a foot fracture and Kobe hopefully fully recovered from shoulder surgery, this will be quite a treat. Bryant’s aforementioned move to the small forward makes this match up bound to happen, which should have you licking your lips in anticipation.
As an added bonus, we will get to watch Jordan Clarkson play against Russell Westbrook, a player whom Mitch Kupchak compared Clarkson to earlier this year.
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