Warriors 116 vs. 124 Lakers summary: stats, scores and highlights | NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers finally put an end to their losing streak that stretched all the way back the All-Star Break in a nail biter against Golden State. LeBron James exploded for 56 points in the 124-116 victory at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron puts losing streak in rear view
It was a much needed win for the Lakers and their fans who were heard booing their team against the New Orleans Pelicans last weekend. Since then, Los Angeles had been struggling, not just to win games, but to stay in games.
The Pelicans game was the tip of the iceberg, as the Lakers would get crushed by the Dallas Mavericks and then the Los Angeles Clippers.
When the Lakers need it most James gave his best performance since arriving in Los Angeles. In front of a star studded stadium, LeBron put the team on his shoulders carrying them to victory from the center position.
Vogel put James at Center again
With no Anthony Davis, Frank Vogel went with his super star at center yet again, but this time James got involved early. He scored 13 in the first quarter, and didn’t slow down the rest of the way.
With LeBron leading the way in the opening quarter, the Lakers took a seven point advantage into the second. But the lead was short-lived as the LA defense switched off, and the Warriors posted 42 points right before the half.
It was the fourth straight game that the Lakers had allowed a 40+ point quarter. In those previous three games the opposing team was able to stretch out a big lead in those explosive scoring quarters, but the Lakers hung tight with the Warriors going into halftime down 67-62.
James takes over in 4th Q
The Lakers wouldn’t lead again until the James hit three straight 3-pointers to start the fourth quarter, giving the LA their first lead since it was 40-39.
The final five minutes was played with a playoff intensity between two teams desperate to bring their losing streaks to an end. There was a three minute stretch where both teams went basket for basket, blow for blow. But an 8-0 for the Lakers busted the game open and the home side didn’t look back.
Carmelo Anthony iced the game with 34 seconds left, when LeBron found the former Knick wide open in the corner and Anthony sank the three to widen the gap to six.
LA hits the road for a two game stand
LeBron became just the fourth player over 37 to score more than 50 points in a game, joining Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Jamal Crawford. The King finished with 56, 10 and 3.
Los Angeles’ fantastic win against the second seed in the West will have fans in LA hoping that this is the game that turns things around for the Lakers. They hit the road for their next two games against the Spurs and the Rockets, two teams at the bottom of the conference.
Golden State continues to struggle without Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson has not quite recovered his best form yet. The loss in LA was their fourth straight and now risk being overtaken by the Grizzlies for the second spot in the West.
An incredible stat line for the 37 year old James.
LeBron finished his night with an exclamation on this alley oop from Monk.
LeBron let Matthew Stafford know
LeBron's three threes to start the fourth quarter changed the game.
LeBron was rolling through three quarters. Little did we know the first three quarters were just the appetizers.
Super Bowl Champion Matt Stafford was in the house tonight, and was treated to a show by LeBron James.
LeBron started hot, and didn't slow down.
The Los Angeles Lakers finally put an end to their losing streak that stretched all the way back the All-Star Break in a nail biter against Golden State. LeBron James exploded for 56 points in the 124-116 victory at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron puts losing streak in rear view
It was a much needed win for the Lakers and their fans who were heard booing their team against the New Orleans Pelicans last weekend. Since then, Los Angeles had been struggling, not just to win games, but to stay in games.
The Pelicans game was the tip of the iceberg, as the Lakers would get crushed by the Dallas Mavericks and then the Los Angeles Clippers.
When the Lakers need it most James gave his best performance since arriving in Los Angeles. In front of a star studded stadium, LeBron put the team on his shoulders carrying them to victory from the center position.
Vogel put James at Center again
With no Anthony Davis, Frank Vogel went with his super star at center yet again, but this time James got involved early. He scored 13 in the first quarter, and didn’t slow down the rest of the way.
With LeBron leading the way in the opening quarter, the Lakers took a seven point advantage into the second. But the lead was short-lived as the LA defense switched off, and the Warriors posted 42 points right before the half.
It was the fourth straight game that the Lakers had allowed a 40+ point quarter. In those previous three games the opposing team was able to stretch out a big lead in those explosive scoring quarters, but the Lakers hung tight with the Warriors going into halftime down 67-62.
James takes over in 4th Q
The Lakers wouldn’t lead again until the James hit three straight 3-pointers to start the fourth quarter, giving the LA their first lead since it was 40-39.
The final five minutes was played with a playoff intensity between two teams desperate to bring their losing streaks to an end. There was a three minute stretch where both teams went basket for basket, blow for blow. But an 8-0 for the Lakers busted the game open and the home side didn’t look back.
Carmelo Anthony iced the game with 34 seconds left, when LeBron found the former Knick wide open in the corner and Anthony sank the three to widen the gap to six.
LA hits the road for a two game stand
LeBron became just the fourth player over 37 to score more than 50 points in a game, joining Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Jamal Crawford. The King finished with 56, 10 and 3.
Los Angeles’ fantastic win against the second seed in the West will have fans in LA hoping that this is the game that turns things around for the Lakers. They hit the road for their next two games against the Spurs and the Rockets, two teams at the bottom of the conference.
Golden State continues to struggle without Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson has not quite recovered his best form yet. The loss in LA was their fourth straight and now risk being overtaken by the Grizzlies for the second spot in the West.
IT'S ALL OVER!!! THE LAKERS WIN AND END A FOUR GAME LOSING STREAK!
Curry misses the desperation three and the Lakers get the rebound. It will now turn into a game of FTs. LeBron goes to the line and hits both. He's got 56, tying the season high set by Trae Young.
Reaves with a huge offensive rebound and Anthony strings the three from the corner!!! 33.5 to go in the game.
If you needed a sign that Thompson isn't himself he had a wide open three, but hesitated and took a dribble and miised the sbot. Curry makes amends with a finger roll high off the glass.
Monk with the steal and lobs it up to James for the Alley. 8-0 run for the Lakers.
Monk with the three ball after some great ball movement. Lakers lead by 5 with under three minutes to go.
Anthony gives the lead back to the Lakers and Kerr wants a timeout with 3:29 to go in the game.
Kuminga with the put back slam and this teenager is showing he is ready for primetime. Under 4 minutes to go from LA.
Curry answers back with a three ball
Fortune favors the bold, and that was a bold shot from Reaves. Off the glass from 30 feet away
Kuminga with a wide open three ball and both of these teams are going blow for blow.
LeBron is over 50, and has the last 11 points for the Lakers.
Poole has been the best scoring option of the Warriors tonight. After a 9-0 run for the Lakers, Poole goes right at the rack and gets the bucket and one. He's got 23 points on the night.
LeBron's career high is 61. He did it with the Heat back in 2014 in a game against the Bobcats.
What a great timeout from Vogel. LeBron has hit three straight threes and LA leads for the first time since it was 40-39. James has 49 points and might be looking at a career high night.
The Warriors get their first basket of the fourth quarter after two and a half minutes. Timeout Lakers with 9:30 to go.
The Warriors are 8-18 from the line and if they lose this game, they will look at their FT percentage as a big reason why.
Thompson looks out of focus. He's 3-12 and has never found his shooting stroke. Granted he hadn't played in two years, so he will have to take some time to get back to his best, but his shot selection tonight has not been good.
The third quarter comes to an end and it's a five point game after Melo hits the fade away at the buzzer.
Westbrook going strong to the rack and we have a five point game. The Lakers closing the gap before the fourth quarter.
LeBron goes to the bench with 3 minutes to go in the third. Can the Lakers continue to score with LeBron out of the game?
LeBron has 40 and has the last 11 points for the Lakers.
The Warriors are keeping their distance on the Lakers. That time Wiggins hits a corner three and the Lakers are going to have a tough time getting back in the game with the kind of defense they are playing.
James looks like he's about to take this game over. He drops the three ball and he's got 36 with 5 minutes to go in the 3rd.
James driving strong down the lane and when he puts his head down the Warriors don't have the defenders to stop him. He's got 33 after the three point play.
Potential game changing play right there as Thompson's lay up looked like it hit the back board before getting blocked and then Westbrook on the other end cuts the lead to 7.
LeBron drops a three and that was his first basket of the second half.
Here comes Curry who launches a three on the fast break. He's got 19, the Warriors lead by 12 and Frank Vogel needs a timeout with 7:38 to go in the third.
The Lakers got crushed in transition by the Clippers and cannot afford to have another disappointing defensive performance in the second half.
Transition defense plaguing the Lakers yet again. That time it was Thompson getting the wide open three ball.
We are back in action from the Crypto.co Arena and Curry gets things going with a mid range jumper.
Kuminga with the steal and the score.
Poole started the game on fire. He leads the Warriors with 16 points.
Check out Reaves with the block.
Matthew Stafford is in the house. And LeBron James is putting on a show for him tonight.
The Warriors bench has 37 points after two quarters. Poole leads GS with 16 points on 6-8 shooting. Curry has 14
The Lakers did give up 42 points in that second quarter, but they kept pace with the Warriors heading into the half. This game is up for grabs with 24 minutes remaining.
James leads all scorers with 26 points. This is a much better start to James' night than we have seen over the last few games. He was more involved from early on and got some easy baskets as a result.
James hits a three ball right before the half and we have a five point game going into the second half.
The Warriors have scored 42 points, and are 16-22 from the field in this quarter. The Lakers have allowed a 40 point quarter in the last four games.
Reaves with a big three ball, and gets fouled by Thompson. The Lakers defense has turned off, so they need some more production on the offensive end, and Reaves converts the four point play.
When they need a bucket, the Lakers look for James slashing down the lane. He hasn't been posting up down low too much but they are getting him the ball on the move where it's nearly impossible to stop his path to the rack. LeBron has 19 with four minutes to play.
The Golden State bench has 32 points for the Warriors.
This is exactly what we were talking about. The Lakers seem to just turn off from time to time and they have done it again over the last few minutes.
The Warriors are on a 10-3 run, and have taken the lead after trailing by 14 at one point in the first quarter.
LA has to be careful from here to the end of the half. They have got all too used to giving up big runs before the break that makes it difficult to battle back in the second half.
Augustine drills a three ball, and the Lakers would love him to get going for the final stretch of the regular season. That's what he was brought in for right after the break.
Poole with the long ball, and he's 3/3 to start his night.
The second quarter is underway and let's see if the Warriors can adjust their defense to limit some of the easy baskets the Lakers got in that first quarter.
The first quarter is all over! LeBron has 13 after 12 minutes of play and is looking like he's getting more comfortable banging down low.
Carmelo off the bench with 5 quick points, and with James and Westbrook on the bench it's one of the best scorers in NBA history taking over to close the quarter.
Another offensive rebound for the Lakers which leads to more second chance points and more points in the paint.
The Warriors have started this game ice cold. They are just 7-19 in this opening quarter.
James dominating in the paint, grabbing rebounds and getting easy buckets around the rim. The Lakers have 16 points in the paint.
James is getting much more involved on the offensive end early on. He hits the close range bucket, but paid the price. It looks like he might have got hit in the funny bone and the Lakers call a TO with under 5 to go in the first.
Curry gets going from downtown. He hasn't had the best year shooting but after the All-Star game where he went for 50+ he has been shooting better despite the losing streak.
Reaves with the big block on Wiggins, and he has been one of the few bright spots for the Lakers over the last month .
The Lakers have got off to some slow starts over the last couple games. They will be eager to jump out to a lead, and not have to battle back into the game like they have for the last few matches.
Timeout Warriors after the Lakers go on a 7-0 early on.
There have been some blow baskets around the rim early in this game. When you're a struggling teams even easy buckets don't want to go down.
LeBron James is in at center for Frank Vogel with Anthony Davis still sidelined with a knee injury. We have seen this over the last few games, and it usually takes James a little longer to get into the game when he plays down low.
We are underway from the Crypto.com Arena. Two teams desperate for a win. One team's losing streak will come to an end tonight.
The Splash Brothers headline the Warriors starting five.
According to Bet365.com the Warriors are 5.5 point favorites on the road with the Over/Under set at 228.5
The Lakers starting five for tonight's game.
LA showing some drip coming into the Crypto.com Arena, but they need to show a bit more on the court to bring this losing streak to an end.
The show before the show. Not since Larry Bird has someone been as much fun to watch pregame.
The All-Star Andrew Wiggins getting his shot warmed up pregame.
Steph is looking calm cool and collected coming into the Crypto.com Arena.
Will Lakers miss playoffs?
LA is barley holding on to the ninth seed after their losing spell. The super team constructed to bring a title back to LA is now facing the real possibility of missing the playoffs. They are a half game above the Pelicans in the tenth spot, and just two games ahead of the Trail Blazers who are sitting on the outside looking in.
Warriors hanging on to second seed
The Warriors are still the second seed in the West despite their three game losing streak. They sit a half game about the Grizzlies at 43-20 but their chances of stealing the one seed from the Suns have slimmed. Steve Kerr’s side is eight games back of Phoenix.
Lakers sinking
The Lakers got blown out by the Clippers on Thursday night, succumbing to their fourth straight loss since the All-Star Break. The Clippers went up by as many as 30 in the third quarter after going on a 24-0 run to start the second half. It was the third straight game that the Lakers found themselves down by more than 20 points as Reggie Jackson went for 36, 8 and 9.
Mavs topple Warriors for second time in thee games
The Warriors are coming off of a 122-113 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. It was their second loss to Luka and the Mavs in their last three games, as Doncic went wild yet again scoring 41 points, and coming up an assist shy of a triple double.
Both teams hoping to snap spells
Hello everyone and welcome to Southern California where the Lakers are in desperate need of a win after losing their last four. The Warriors haven’t been much better the the restart after the All-Star Break. Golden State are 1-3 since returning to action and have lost there straight.
Warriors vs. Lakers
The Lakers return to the Crypto.com Arena for their fifth straight game under their home roof as the Golden State Warriors come into town for the third meeting of the season between the two teams. AS English will be keeping you up to date with up to the minute stats, scores and analysis from Los Angeles.