LeBron James recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists while being taunted by Green! Lakers secure their third consecutive win, avenging the Warriors; Kennard debuts with 10 points

On February 8th Beijing time, the NBA regular season went on as the Lakers beat the Warriors 105-99 on their home court, marking their third consecutive victory and avenging the season's initial defeat against the Warriors. In this game, Curry, Doncic, and Ayton were all absent. LeBron James contributed 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists, scoring 12 straight points in the third quarter. After Green hit a three-pointer, he taunted LeBron with trash talk. The Lakers trailed by one at halftime but took control in the second half and secured the win. Kennard made his Lakers debut, hitting 2 of 4 threes for 10 points. This season, the Lakers have won all 23 games where they led at the end of the third quarter.

Statistics

Warriors: Moody 25 points, 5 threes, 3 steals; Santos 15 points, 8 rebounds; Spencer 14 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Green 9 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists; Bojemski 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Payton Jr. 13 points, 5 rebounds; Horford 4 points, 4 rebounds

Lakers: LeBron James 20 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 7 turnovers; Hachimura 18 points, 4 threes; Smart 15 points, 4 assists; Hayes 6 points, 4 rebounds; Reeves 16 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists; Vanderbilt 13 points, 8 rebounds; Kennard 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Kleber 5 points, 7 rebounds

Player of the Game

Despite committing 7 turnovers, LeBron James’ all-around performance remained the key factor in defeating the Warriors.

Game Highlights

After hitting a three-pointer, Green taunted LeBron: "You better guard me like you guard Curry!" LeBron just laughed!

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Spencer and Moody hit mid-range shots, Hachimura and Smart made consecutive threes, and Hayes dunked as the Lakers started 8-4. Payton Jr. dunked, Moody completed a three-point play, Melton scored on a floater, and Payton Jr. added 5 straight points as the Warriors went on a 13-2 run to lead by 7. Hachimura scored a mid-range jumper, Kennard and Vanderbilt hit back-to-back threes, giving the Lakers an 8-0 run to retake the lead. Bojemski and Horford scored inside, LeBron made two free throws. After the first quarter, the Warriors led 21-20 in a defensive battle with low shooting percentages from both sides.

In the second quarter, LaRavia and Payton Jr. scored on layups, Vanderbilt dunked, and LeBron completed a three-point play. Spencer stole the ball and scored on a mid-range shot, Bojemski scored on a layup, Spencer and Moody made consecutive three-pointers. Kleber dunked, Kennard scored on a layup. Spencer challenged LeBron one-on-one and hit a buzzer-beater mid-range shot. At halftime, the Warriors led 42-41. Each team had one player in double digits: Moody with 10 points and 2 assists, Hachimura with 10 points. LeBron had 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

After the break, Green received a technical foul, and Reeves scored on free throws. LeBron exploded with 12 straight points, including two three-pointers and two three-point plays. On the Warriors’ side, Green and Santos responded. Smart scored 5 consecutive points, Vanderbilt hit a three, and Smart scored another layup, pushing the Lakers’ lead to 10. Spencer and Reeves scored layups, Moody hit a three, and Kennard scored on a layup. Horford scored with a hook shot, Moody hit another three, and Hachimura also made a three-pointer. After the third quarter, the Lakers led 79-71.

In the final quarter, Hayes scored on an alley-oop, Moody made a layup, and Bojemski hit a three. Hachimura scored 5 straight points, Spencer, Green, and Santos hit consecutive threes, narrowing the Warriors’ deficit to just 1 point. Smart made two free throws, Kennard hit a three, Reeves scored a layup, and Vanderbilt and Kleber added consecutive baskets as the Lakers went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead. Moody hit a three, Santos completed a three-point play, Reeves made two free throws, and the Lakers ultimately secured the win.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Spencer, Melton, Moody, Santos, Green

Lakers: Smart, LaRavia, LeBron James, Hachimura, Hayes