Lakers dominate Warriors, LeBron scores 22+7+9 and unlocks a Lakers career milestone.

On March 1, 2026, in a key NBA regular-season matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-101 on the road, ending a three-game losing streak. LeBron James played 28 minutes, making 7 of 13 field goals and 4 of 6 three-pointers, contributing 22 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 1 steal with a plus/minus of +26, leading the team to a comfortable victory and achieving a significant career milestone.

In this game, James made his 1,000th three-pointer as a Laker in the first quarter, becoming the second player in Lakers franchise history to reach 1,000 threes, trailing only Kobe Bryant. He also became the first player in NBA history to make over 1,000 three-pointers for two different teams (Cavaliers and Lakers). By halftime, he had scored 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range. At 41 years and 61 days old, he became the oldest player in NBA history to achieve "20+ points in a half with 100% three-point shooting," breaking a record previously held by Michael Jordan.

The Lakers shot 53% from the field and 46% from three-point range for the game, with eight players scoring in double figures. Luka Doncic contributed 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, Austin Reaves added 18 points, and Luke Kennard scored 16. For the Warriors, Gui Santos had 14 points and 4 rebounds, while Moses Moody and Gary Payton II each scored 12 points.

The Lakers established an early advantage, leading 33-20 after the first quarter. James extended the lead in the second quarter, with the team up 65-47 at halftime. Doncic scored 16 points in the third quarter alone, helping the Lakers stretch the lead to over 30 points. The starters were rested early in the fourth quarter as the Lakers securely maintained their lead to seal the win.

After the game, James stated that he maintains confidence in his shooting, focusing on team success and the playoff race. With this victory, the Lakers improved their record to 35-24, solidifying their position in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors suffered a loss, bringing their record to 31-29.