Summary
- In the first quarter, the Warriors got off to a strong start led by Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins. They built a lead as large as 13 points thanks to solid defense and limiting turnovers. However, the Lakers fought their way back into the game cutting the lead to just 4 points at the end of the quarter thanks to strong play from Alex Caruso and improved defense.
- In the second quarter, the Warriors were able to maintain their lead for much of the period behind more good shooting from Curry and solid defense. However, the Lakers finished the half strong to cut the lead to just 3 points at halftime. LeBron James and Anthony Davis struggled offensively in the first half but the Lakers were able to stay in the game thanks to Caruso's 12 first half points.
- In the third quarter, the Lakers came out with improved energy and defense. They were able to force multiple Warrior turnovers and take their first lead of the game. Anthony Davis began to find his rhythm on offense and the Lakers took advantage of small ball lineups from the Warriors to build their lead to as much as 7 points. However, Steph Curry hit some big third quarter shots to keep the Warriors in the game.
- In the fourth quarter, the game remained close with multiple lead changes. Steph Curry continued his big night with over 30 points but LeBron James and Anthony Davis took over down the stretch. James hit a clutch three with under a minute left to put the Lakers up 3 before Curry tied it up. However, the Lakers were able to hold on for the victory thanks to strong defense on Curry in the final possession.
Highlights
- Andrew Wiggins scored 15 points in the first half, helping the Warriors build a 13-point lead.
- Andrew Wiggins drove to the basket and finished through contact, tying the game late in the fourth quarter.
- Steph Curry knocked down a long three-pointer at the buzzer to extend the Warriors' lead to 13 at halftime.
- Jordan Poole exploded to the rim and finished a layup to increase the Warriors' lead early in the third quarter.
- Andrew Wiggins knocked down a three-pointer on back-to-back possessions, showing increased confidence in the second quarter.
- Anthony Davis rebounded his own miss and banked in a shot, helping spark a Lakers comeback late in the fourth quarter.
- LeBron James hit a desperation three-pointer as the shot clock expired, giving the Lakers a late lead in the fourth quarter.