Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
May 5,2023 at 8:30 PM
Lakers Dismantle Warriors In L.A.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 127-97, in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.

The Lakers jumped out to an early lead but the Warriors rallied back to claim a 30-23 advantage after one quarter. The hosts turned it up a notch and outscored the Warriors 36-18 in the quarter to claim an 11-point cushion at the break, and they kept up the pace in the third to make it an 18-point game heading into the final quarter. The Warriors had no answers down the stretch as the Lakers charged their way to the 30-point home win and 2-1 series lead.

Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 25 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals, in 33 minutes. LeBron James tallied 21 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and a block, while D'Angelo Russell totaled 21 points, three rebounds, five assists and a steal. The Lakers shot 52.5 percent from the field, including 15-of-31 from long range.

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 23 points, four rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal, in 32 minutes. Andrew Wiggins followed up with 16 points, nine rebounds, four assists and a block, while Klay Thompson added 15 points, seven rebounds, a steal and a block. The Warriors shot 39.6 percent from the field, including 13-of-44 from deep.

Game 4 is scheduled for Monday in L.A.
Posted on: 5/6/2023 8:40 PM
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