NBA Playoffs 2012: Lakers’ Takeaways from Game 5 and Series Loss to the Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers fell for the final time this season, losing to Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The Thunder defeated L.A. in five games, and will continue their quest for a championship on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs.   

Here are some Lakers' takeaways:

The Mamba. 

The only bright side to the Lakers’ loss was watching Kobe Bryant, who apparently hopped in a time...

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