Warriors Defeat Lakers 123-116 Behind Curry’s Heroics
Curry Delivers Again, Warriors Win Key Playoff Race Matchup
Stephen Curry followed up his 52-point night in Memphis with another masterpiece Thursday, as the Warriors beat La by dropping 38 to carry the Golden State Warriors past the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 at Crypto.com Arena. With the win, the Warriors beat LA and improve to 13-0 when their starting five includes Curry, Podziemski, Moody, Green, and Butler III.
Podziemski and Green Step Up in Supporting Roles
Rookie Brandin Podziemski stayed hot from deep, drilling eight threes and scoring 28 points. Draymond Green played anchor on defense, including a crucial block on Luka Doncic in the closing minutes. The Warriors’ depth came through, with Jonathan Kuminga outscoring the Lakers’ bench 18-7. This game served as another episode where the Warriors beat La.
LeBron and Reaves Can’t Complete Comeback
LeBron James erupted in the second half, scoring 25 of his 33 points and hitting five threes. Austin Reaves added a career-best nine triples. Despite their effort, the Lakers couldn’t overcome the Warriors’ efficiency or their own bench struggles. The Warriors Beat La again in a closely contested game that had fans on the edge of their seats.
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Western Conference Race Gets Tighter
Golden State stays locked into the No. 5 seed, while L.A. drops to No. 4. The Lakers still hold the season-series tiebreaker (3-1), but the Warriors’ win adds serious intrigue to the final 10 days. A potential first-round clash between these teams now feels inevitable—and epic.
