Category: Golden State Warriors

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122–101 victory in Game 6

LOS ANGELES—Six months and a day after the Los Angeles Lakers fell to 2–10 to start the regular season, they emphatically eliminated the defending NBA champions to reach the Western Conference finals. Although the Lakers’ transformation has become increasingly incredible over the past several weeks, the primary forces are LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who…


Stephen Curry, Warriors Stave Off Elimination, Force Game 6 by Beating Lakers 121–106

SAN FRANCISCO—Stephen Curry had 27 points and eight assists, Andrew Wiggins added 25 points, seven rebounds and five assist, and the defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121–106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night, May 10. LeBron James had 25 points and nine…


Lakers Rally Past Warriors 104–101, Take 3–1 Series Lead

LOS ANGELES—Lonnie Walker scored all of his 15 points in a phenomenal fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to take a 3–1 series lead with a 104–101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 on Monday night, May 8. LeBron James scored 27 points and Anthony Davis had 23 points…


Thompson Scores 30, Warriors Adjust to Beat Lakers 127–100

SAN FRANCISCO—Klay Thompson scored 30 points with eight 3-pointers, Golden State limited Anthony Davis while allowing LeBron James 23 points, and the defending champion Warriors evened their Western Conference semifinal with the Los Angeles Lakers at one game apiece with a 127–100 win Thursday night. Stephen Curry added 20 points and 12 assists as Splash…


Lakers Squander Lead, Still Top Warriors in Game 1

D’Angelo Russell stalled a Golden State Warriors rally by sinking a tiebreaking hoop with 1:24 remaining, Anthony Davis put up 30 points and 23 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers took Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals from the defending champs 117–112 in San Francisco on Tuesday, May 2. The best-of-seven series continues Thursday…


Clippers Beat Warriors 134–126 Despite 50 Points From Curry

LOS ANGELES—Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, Paul George had 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Stephen Curry’s 50-point night to beat the Golden State Warriors 134–126 on Wednesday night, March 15. The Clippers (37-33) have won four straight to move into fifth place in the Western Conference. The defending NBA champion Warriors (36–34) are…


Anthony Davis, Lakers Spoil Steph Curry’s Return to Warriors

Anthony Davis led all scorers with 39 points, Dennis Schroder and Troy Brown buried key 3-pointers late and the Los Angeles Lakers spoiled Stephen Curry’s return with a 113–105 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon, March 5. Having missed 11 straight games with a partially torn ligament in his left knee,…


Malik Beasley Scores 25 Points, Lakers Beat Warriors 124–111

LOS ANGELES—Malik Beasley scored 25 points, Austin Reaves had 17 off the bench and the Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break to beat the Golden State Warriors 124–111 on Thursday night, Feb. 23. Beasley, who was acquired from Utah as part of a three-team trade during the Feb. 9 deadline, has two 20-point…


Leonard’s 33 Points Lead Clippers Over Warriors, 134–124

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Clippers have 22 games remaining to integrate their trade deadline acquisitions. They didn’t waste any time. Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points, tying his career high with seven 3-pointers, and the Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 134–124 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game skid. “The Clippers just outplayed us,” Warriors…


Russell Shines in Return to Lakers After Trade by T-wolves

SAN FRANCISCO—D’Angelo Russell had 15 points, six assists and five rebounds in his Lakers return after being acquired from Minnesota at the trade deadline, Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, and Los Angeles beat the Golden State Warriors 109–103 on Saturday night in a rivalry missing the star power of injured greats LeBron James and Stephen…