The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-111, at Crypto.com Arena on Friday.

A 41-25 first quarter carried Los Angeles to their win, holding the lead for the final 47 minutes of this 48-minute game. Oklahoma City's first made shot was actually their only lead, even though they tied the game twice in the final 10 minutes. The Lakers shot 47 percent from the field while holding the Thunder below 44 percent shooting. Los Angeles out-rebounded Oklahoma City, 59-51, while outscoring them in the paint, 54-48. Their bench outscored OKC's bench, 40-28, as well.

The Thunder (36-38) were led by Josh Giddey, tallying 27 points, 18 rebounds and seven assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 27 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Luguentz Dort amassed 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while James Robinson-Earl led the bench with 14 points and three rebounds.

The Lakers (37-37) were led by Anthony Davis, accruing 37 points and 14 rebounds on 15-of-21 shooting. Dennis Schroder started and collected 21 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals. Austin Reaves amassed 11 points, six rebounds and nine assists, while Lonnie Walker led the bench with 20 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Both teams return to action on Sunday, with Los Angeles remaining home to face the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City staying on the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers.