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NBA: Oklahoma City 103, LA Lakers 100

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half of Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, May 19, 2012. The Thunder won 103-100 to go up 3-1 in the series. UPI /Lori Shepler
1 of 4 | Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the second half of Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Staples Center in Los Angeles, May 19, 2012. The Thunder won 103-100 to go up 3-1 in the series. UPI /Lori Shepler | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, May 20 (UPI) -- Kevin Durant sank a 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left Saturday, rallying the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-100 playoff win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Thunder trailed by 13 with 8 minutes left, but went on a furious rally down the stretch, ending the game on a 25-9 run, capped by Durant's clutch shot in the final seconds.

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The win gave the Thunder a 3-games-to-1 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series against the Lakers.

Durant poured in 31 points and Russell Westbrook finished with 37 for Oklahoma City.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 38 points.

Los Angeles will try to avoid elimination Monday in Game 5 at Oklahoma City.

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