LeBron James put on a stellar performance to guide the Los Angeles Lakers (17-13) to a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors (15-14) on Christmas Day. James tallied 31 points and 10 assists, highlighting his brilliance in his record-setting 19th Christmas Day game.
The nail-biter concluded dramatically, with Austin Reaves sinking the game-winning layup with just one second left. This followed Stephen Curry's clutch 31-foot three-pointer that tied the game with seven seconds remaining.
Austin Reaves played a pivotal role in Los Angeles' victory, notching his first career triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Stephen Curry delivered a spectacular performance, scoring 38 points and sinking eight three-pointers. The Warriors’ superstar hit several clutch shots, including a contested baseline three with 12 seconds remaining. Despite his heroics, Golden State came up short, falling 115-113 to the Lakers, marking their 11th loss in the last 14 games.
The Lakers faced early adversity when Anthony Davis exited in the first quarter with a sprained left ankle. Davis, who has battled injuries throughout the season, played just seven minutes before leaving the game.Golden State's Andrew Wiggins contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Draymond Green added10 rebounds and six assists. However, Green's night was marred by his eighth technical foul of the season, putting him closer to a one-game suspension after reaching the league limit of 16 technicals.
Los Angeles relied on its depth in the absence of D’Angelo Russell, sidelined with a sprained left thumb. Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht stepped up off the bench, combining for 18 points. Jaxson Hayes, still recovering from an ankle injury, remained inactive but showed progress by participating in pregame 3-on-3 drills.
For the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga added 14 points, while Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. Despite strong individual efforts, Golden State’s recurring struggles to close out games left them with a sub-.500 record at 15-14.
LeBron James continued his historic run, earning his 11th Christmas Day victory and surpassing Dwyane Wade’s record. Curry also made history, becoming the seventh player to start in at least 11 Christmas Day games.
The Lakers’ victory, their 17th of the season, strengthened their position in the Western Conference playoff race. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ inconsistency, despite Curry’s brilliance, highlighted ongoing challenges as they look to regain their form.
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