Here are the NBA Cup standings following the Thunder's close win over the Lakers: The Thunder will wrap their Group B schedule with a home game against the Jazz on Dec. 3. It should be an easy win where OKC improves its odds of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Here are the standings for Group B in the Western Conference after Friday's slate of games: San Antonio Spurs: 2-1, plus-14 point differential, 353 total points; Thunder: 2-1, plu

His 3-pointer with 1:35 left started a 9-2 run to help Oklahoma City close the game and get another win on the road trip.As usual, the Thunder’s defense was stifling, holding the Lakers to 28.9% from beyond the arc and forcing 18 turnovers.