It\u2019s been awhile since the \u2014 fully-healthy \u2014 Thunder has looked this dominant against a top opponent like the Lakers, which is a good sign entering the final stretch of the season and into the playoffs.<\/p>\n
In Oklahoma City\u2019s 139-96 win Thursday over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Paycom Center, the Thunder looked like the dominant team it was last season.<\/p>\n
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