Seeding games power ranking: OKC Thunder defense bolsters their position

AUGUST 09: Terrance Ferguson #23, Darius Bazley #7, Chris Paul #3, Devon Hall #14, and Luguentz Dort #5 of the OKC Thunder celebrate after defeating the Washington Wizards (Photo by Kim Klement - Pool/Getty Images)
AUGUST 09: Terrance Ferguson #23, Darius Bazley #7, Chris Paul #3, Devon Hall #14, and Luguentz Dort #5 of the OKC Thunder celebrate after defeating the Washington Wizards (Photo by Kim Klement - Pool/Getty Images)
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AUGUST 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call against the OKC Thunder during the fourth quarter. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers:

While the Lakers didn’t need to feast during their eight seeding games they surely didn’t expect to struggle as mightily as they did.

The had one of the harder strengths of schedules with a cumulative opponent win total of 321 which was the third most difficult.

And, while Kyle Kuzma spouts his dominance and ability to score over holy men it should be noted his ascendance and good performances only happened when facing mostly all reserve unit lineups.

Moving forward, the Lakers will likely rediscover their ability now that games matter. That said, having to face the best backcourt remaining in the bubble should have Frank Vogel a little worried.

Seeding Game Results:

Lakers 103– Clippers 101
Raptors 107 – Lakers 92
Lakers 116 – Jazz 108
Thunder 105 – Lakers 86
Rockets 113 – Lakers -97
Pacers 116  – Lakers 111
Lakers 124 – Nuggets 121
Kings 136 – Lakers 122