Wednesday Games
Oklahoma City 106 Denver 89
While the first game in this series was all about Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, Game 2 was all about the Thunder's supporting cast. Serge Ibaka had 12 points and 12 rebounds, James Harden scored 18, Nick Collison had 10 points and 8 boards and Kendrick Perkins pulled down 11 rebound, 6 on the offensive end as OKC got out to a 2-0 series lead. The Thunder outrebounded the Nuggets 54-31 in the game as their size and depth was just too much for Denver. Ty Lawson finished with 20 points to lead the Nuggets while Nene and Raymond Felton each chimed in with 16 in a losing effort. Kevin Durant finished with 23 to lead all scorers. Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday night in Denver.
San Antonio 93 Memphis 87
Four players scored at least 16 points for Manu Ginobili led by Manu Ginobili's 17 as the Spurs rebounded from a Game 1 loss to beat Memphis and even the series at one game apiece. The Spurs didn't make it easy on themselves turning it over 18 times and missing 10 free throws, but they persevered in the end. Memphis wasted another good game from Marc Gasol who ended up with 12 points and a game high 17 rebounds for the Grizzlies. All 5 Grizz starters finished in double figures led by Sam Young's 17. Now the series heads to Memphis for Game 3 on Saturday night.
Los Angeles 87 New Orleans 78
Like the Spurs, the Lakers also bounced back from a rough game 1 to even their series at one game apiece. Andrew Bynum led 4 Lakers in double figures with 17 and added 11 rebounds, and 6th Man of the Year Lamar Odom added 16 points and 7 boards as the Lakers overcame poor shooting nights from Kobe Bryant (3/10 11 pts) and Pau Gasol (2/10 8 pts). Chris Paul had another strong game finishing with 20 points and 9 assists and Trevor Ariza had a game high 22, but the Hornets couldn't overcome 16 turnovers and 12 missed free throws. The series now heads to New Orleans with Game 3 tomorrow night.
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