Overview
- Luka Dončić posted 26 points with eight assists and six rebounds, and LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven boards as Los Angeles controlled the game wire to wire.
- The Lakers shot 53.5% from the field and 19-of-41 from three, building a 65-47 halftime lead and pushing it to 99-72 after three, with no starter topping 30 minutes.
- Los Angeles ended a three-game losing streak and improved to 35-24, while Golden State dropped to 31-29 and now trails the season series 1-2.
- Stephen Curry missed his 10th straight game with a right knee issue and Kristaps Porziņģis was out sick; Gui Santos led the Warriors with 14 points as Gary Payton II and Moses Moody added 12 apiece.
- Draymond Green returned from back soreness to post 7 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and next up the Lakers host the Kings on Sunday as the Warriors welcome the Clippers on Monday.