The LA Lakers resumed their season on Thursday on the road against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers entered the matchup with some momentum. They are on a three-game winning streak before the All-Star break and have won seven of their last 10 games.
Meanwhile, the Warriors played well in their last 10 contests before the All-Star break. They went 8-2 during that span to climb up the Western Conference standings. Klay Thompson came off the bench in their last game before the break and scored 35 points.
Thursday's game was just the second time the two teams faced each other this season. The Lakers won the first one 145-144 in double-overtime on Jan. 27. They will meet each other two more times this season, on Mar. 6 and Apr. 9.
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LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Player Stats and Box Scores
LA Lakers players' stats and box score
Anthony Davis had another big game for the LA Lakers with 27 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks.
However, it was not enough to prevent a 128-110 loss to the Golden State Warriors. D'Angelo Russell added 18 points, five rebounds and nine assists, but he also shot 6-of-15.
Golden State Warriors players' stats and box score
Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a big win over the LA Lakers. He finished with 32 points, eight assists and three steals. He was hot in the first quarter before the Warriors started to pull away in the third and put the game away in the final period.
Warriors beat Lakers to even season series
The Golden State Warriors made quick work of the LA Lakers on Thursday night at the Chase Center. Steph Curry started the game well, but the game was close. Anthony Davis kept the Lakers afloat, with LeBron James missing the game due to an ankle injury.
With their win over the Lakers, the Warriors are closing the gap on them in the Western Conference. They are heating up at the right time with plenty of time to gain ground on not just the Lakers but also other teams like the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks.
The Warriors welcome the defending champions Denver Nuggets on Sunday, while the Lakers are back at home on Friday to face the San Antonio Spurs.
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