In a dominant performance, Anthony Davis and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 118-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Davis scored 36 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while James contributed 25 points and 12 assists, guiding the Lakers to their third straight win and a season-high 25-18 record.
The Warriors, currently missing key players like Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga, struggled to keep pace. Andrew Wiggins led Golden State with 20 points, but Stephen Curry had a challenging night. Curry was held scoreless in the second half, finishing with just 13 points after going 0-for-8 from the field in the final two quarters.
The Lakers’ defense was key to their success, especially in shutting down Curry after the break. Los Angeles made adjustments to neutralize the Warriors’ sharpshooter, and the result was a 25-point swing, with the Lakers outscoring Golden State 30-25 in the third quarter. Golden State fell to 22-23 on the season, continuing their tough stretch without two of their core players.
Los Angeles built a solid lead early in the game, leading by just one point at the end of the first quarter before outscoring the Warriors 32-25 in the second to take control. The Lakers’ shooting efficiency was evident as they shot 54.7% from the field overall, with a 34.5% effort from three-point range.
In contrast, Golden State struggled with their outside shooting, finishing the game 16-of-46 from deep. Curry’s absence from the scoring sheet in the second half proved costly, as the Warriors were unable to mount a significant comeback despite contributions from Wiggins, Brandin Podziemski, and others.
The game also marked the 25th regular-season matchup between LeBron James and Stephen Curry, with James’ teams now holding a 13-12 edge over Curry’s. The Lakers’ victory not only improved their standing in the Western Conference but also reinforced their momentum after a rocky start to the season.
For the Lakers, contributions came from several players beyond the stars. Austin Reaves chipped in with 16 points, while Max Christie added 11 points, showing depth in their lineup. Off the bench, Dalton Knecht delivered 13 points, providing a solid spark in limited minutes.