Berry Tramel: Thunder is leaving L.A. a better team

 
By Berry Tramel | Published: April 21, 2010   

LOS ANGELES — Lesson No. 1 in the NBA playoffs: There are no moral victories.

But this one came mighty close.

With those long arms and young legs, the Thunder kept swiping Laker shots into the Staples Center seats. Stayed in the game despite Russell Westbrook’s early foul trouble. Had a chance to win even though Kobe Bryant reminded us why he’s Kobe Bryant.

photo - Lakers guard Derek Fisher, left, stumbles after colliding with Thunder forward Kevin Durant during Los Angeles’ 95-92 win Tuesday. AP PHOTO
Lakers guard Derek Fisher, left, stumbles after colliding with Thunder forward Kevin Durant during Los Angeles’ 95-92 win Tuesday. AP PHOTO

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