The Los Angeles Lakers halted a three-game slide on Thursday night, defeating the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors 119-103 at Chase Center.
LeBron James carried the offense, recording 26 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds, two steals and a block. The 40-year-old forward seized control early in the fourth quarter, directing every possession until the outcome was settled and exiting midway through the period with the game in hand.
Golden State entered the matchup without Stephen Curry, who was held out for knee injury management, leaving the Warriors short on scoring options. The Lakers capitalized, outscoring the hosts 61-46 after halftime.
Los Angeles also received a boost from Deandre Ayton, who produced 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting and grabbed five rebounds, his most efficient outing in recent weeks. Jake LaRavia added 16 points, seven boards, four assists, three steals and a block while hitting 4-of-5 from beyond the arc.
The win was timely for the Lakers, who have been seeking momentum after injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves disrupted their rotation. Despite those absences, Thursday’s performance ensured the club maintained its guaranteed playoff berth with two games left in the regular season.
Up next
The Lakers return to Crypto.com Arena on Friday to face the Phoenix Suns, concluding a back-to-back set. They close the 2025-26 regular season Sunday against the Utah Jazz.
Source: Lakers Nation
