Summary
- In the first quarter, the game was close with both teams exchanging baskets. Chris Paul scored 8 points in the quarter to keep the Warriors close. Steph Curry also had 7 points and the Warriors led by 2 at the end of the quarter.
- The second quarter remained competitive with neither team able to pull away. LeBron James scored 9 points for the Lakers while Chris Paul continued his strong play with 4 more points in the period. The Warriors maintained a slim lead heading into the half thanks to balanced scoring across their lineup.
Highlights
- D'Angelo Russell drew a foul and made both free throws to get his first points of the game.
- Stephen Curry drilled a three to extend the Warriors' lead and continue his hot shooting in the first quarter.
- Chris Paul scored on an assist from Curry, demonstrating his effectiveness at getting points for the Warriors.
- Cam Reddish hit a three off an assist from LeBron James to pull the Lakers within two points late in the second quarter.
- D'Angelo Russell sank a three to keep the Lakers close as they trailed the Warriors at the end of the first half.
- Stephen Curry drilled another three to extend the Warriors' lead and show his dominance on offense in the third quarter.
- Anthony Davis scored on a second chance opportunity, demonstrating his strength inside for the Lakers.
- LeBron James laid the ball in to tie the game late in the fourth quarter and set up a dramatic finish.
- Anthony Davis scored in the post to give the Lakers the lead with under a minute left, a huge momentum-changing basket.
- Jared Vanderbilt hit a go-ahead shot that would prove to be one of the biggest shots of the game, giving the Lakers the lead late in the fourth quarter.