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Zu keeper: Young center plays key role in Lakers' big win over Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY - When the stakes were at their highest, the young Los Angeles Lakers excelled and the veteran-laden Thunder crumbled.

The Lakers (25-21) beat the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-18), 138-128, in overtime, notching what is easily their most impressive win without LeBron James.

"Really proud of the way our guys just fought and fought and fought and found a way to win," Lakers Coach Luke Walton said.

Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points, making 11 of 20 field

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