Thunder Open Las Vegas Summer League with Loss to Lakers

Game Overview

The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off Las Vegas Summer League play with a 96‑84 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. The loss extends Oklahoma City’s streak to four straight defeats, leaving the team winless in the preseason showcase. The contest took place at the Thomas & Mack Center, a traditional venue for NBA summer action.

Key Individual Performances

Aday Mara struggled, managing only two points and seven rebounds on the evening. Bennett Stirtz erupted for 18 points and added two assists, finally breaking out with a strong outing. Brooks Barnhizer kept his summer league momentum going with 12 points and a double‑double of ten rebounds.

Scoring Breakdown and Depth

Adou Thiero delivered a versatile performance off the bench, posting 20 points along with four assists and four rebounds. Cameron Carr mirrored Stirtz’s output with 18 points and two rebounds, while Anton Watson contributed 15 points and four assists. Despite the combined effort, the Thunder could not close the 12‑point gap that defined the final score.

Visual Highlights

Anthony Pritchard drove against Cameron Carr in the first half, and Bennett Stirtz created a key play versus William Hickey. The action is captured in the series of game photos from the Las Vegas event.

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 96‑84 Summer League loss to Lakers