LeBron James, Stephen Curry share a special moment after Lakers-Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors always put on a show, but Saturday night at Cripto.com Arena felt a little different. With both teams do not have their focal pointsLuka Doncic and Stephen Currythe evening belonged to NBA legends. After the Lakers secured a tight 105-99 victory, LeBron James and Curry embraced at midcourt, a poignant reminder that we are witnessing the final chapters of an era.
Two legends, one moment — Curry and LeBron share respect on the court! 🙌#NBAPhilippines pic.twitter.com/SCCVJvzz1H
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LeBron James, now in his 23rd seasonproved he can still carry the load when the Lakers need it most without Luke. James finished the night with 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, orchestrating the offense with the surgical precision fans have seen for two decades. The Lakers relied heavily on James and Austin Reaves, who combined for 35 points, to overcome a 14-point deficit in the third quarter and secure their third straight victory.
On the other side, Stephen Curry could only watch from the bench in street clothes while dealing with right patellofemoral pain syndrome. Despite being sidelined by “runner’s knee,” Curry was active on the sidelines, coaching his teammates and laughing with James during several breaks.
The Warriors kept it close behind Moses Moody’s 25 points and a balanced effort from Guy Santos and Pat Spencer, but the Lakers’ 38-29 surge late in the third quarter proved too much to overcome.
As the buzzer sounded, the respect between the two four-time champions was on display. They chatted for almost a minute as the cameras rolled around them. With the Lakers moving to 32-19 and the Warriors struggling to stay above .500 at 28-25, the playoff race is tightening. While a new generation is poised to take over, Saturday showed that the relationship between LeBron and Steph remains the NBA’s gold standard.
2026-02-08 05:26:00
