Lakers in free movement on Golden State: +28!

Still deprived Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis, the Warriors started the match with 1/10 shooting, and the trio of Austin Reeves (18 points) – Luka Doncic (26 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds) – LeBron James (22 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds) used the opportunity to take the first deficit (25-11). Golden State is recovering a bit, but its defense is struggling. It took a counter as surprising as it was impressive from De’Anthony Melton on LeBron James to wake up the Chase Center (33-20).

Two award-winning shots by Luke Kennard (16 points) and LeBron James, followed by 2+1 by the “King”, started an 8-0 streak for the Lakers at the beginning of the second quarter (41-20). As James hot on 3-pointers, Los Angeles is 9/16 from distance and the deficit reaches 23 points (55-32).

Luka Dončić mercilessly

Against all expectations, the pair of Gary Payton II (12 points) – Al Horford represents the revolt of Golden State. The two went on a 13-2 run, which cut the Warriors’ deficit in half (57-45). The return of LeBron James puts LA back into orbit before halftime (65-47).

The Lakers start the third quarter like the second, with 8-0, this time thanks to two three-point shots by Luka Doncic (73-47)! The Slovenian caught fire, scored 16 points in the period, and the Warriors continue to take water (99-69).

Steve Kerr no longer insists. He opens his bench and the Lakers easily return to victory.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

The Lakers impress from afar. While they are in the bottom third of the league in 3-point skill since the start of the season (35%), the JJ Redicks had a hot hand last night (19/41 from distance, 46% success). Faced with Golden State’s overstretched defense, the Lakers took numerous open threes and made them. They finished the match with more than 50% success, including a three-pointer 8/15 for the duo LeBron James – Luka Doncic.

Happy birthday to Luka Dončić. On his 27th birthday, Luka Doncic needed time to get into the match, before putting the cherry on the cake with a spectacular third quarter. After six assists in the first half, the Slovenian put the cap on a matchup that the Lakers already controlled. He made 4/5 threes in the first five minutes of the second half and scored 16 of his 26 points in the period. He finished the game with 26 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds in 29 minutes of play.

The roller coaster continues for Golden State. Excellent against Denver, mediocre in New Orleans, applied for Memphis, absent last night against the Lakers. Without Stephen Curry, the Warriors cannot continue. Last night, they started the match with 1/10 on shots and they never managed to find their rhythm. Only three players reached the 10-point mark before the “garbage,” as they finished the game shooting 27% from 3-point range. Stephen Curry’s status will be updated tomorrow, and Golden State is keeping its fingers crossed for the soon-to-be return of its star.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.