The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night with a stellar Anthony Davis performance, exposing a crucial weakness that could hinder the young team’s playoff aspirations. While the final score (128-113) might suggest a close contest, the Lakers controlled the game from the start, capitalizing on a clear size advantage in the paint.

Former NBA player Lou Williams, known for his commentary under his Twitter account “@TeamLou23,” pinpointed the key factor about the Lakers during his interview with Run It Back TV. Williams in the interview talked about the Lakers’ victory and Anthony Davis’ dominance. “They’re [Thunder] going to be targeted, they have a size issue,” Williams said, highlighting the Thunder’s lack of size upfront. “AD [Anthony Davis] just exposed that last night.”

Davis, a towering 6-foot-10 forward, feasted on mismatches in the paint, putting up a game-high 30 points and 15 rebounds. The Thunder, lacking a true center to contain Davis, was forced to rely on smaller defenders, who were easily overpowered by the Lakers star. The Lakers’ physicality extended beyond Davis, as LeBron James and Dwight Howard also imposed their presence in the paint, limiting the Thunder’s offensive opportunities and creating many second-chance points for the Lakers.

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Chandler Parsons, who spent two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and is currently retired, took to an interview with Run It Back TV to share his thoughts on the game. “I think the Lakers are just too physical,” Parsons wrote on Twitter. “It’s a tough matchup, we’ve been talking about that for Oklahoma City all year long, they’re thin up front, and they don’t have depth at the 5 positions.” Parsons’ analysis aligns with the on-court reality. The Lakers boast a formidable frontcourt duo in Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

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This lack of size has been a recurring theme for the Thunder throughout the season. According to the NBA, they rank 29th in the league in defensive rebounding percentage and 26th in opponent points in the paint. While young talents like Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue to impress, the team’s overall size remains a significant hurdle.

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The Lakers, on the other hand, seem to be finding their rhythm after a challenging start to the season. Davis’ return to form, combined with the team’s overall physicality, is proving to be a winning formula. With LeBron James healthy and veteran role players contributing, the Lakers are once again a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference.

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