In a thrilling game, the Warriors edged the Lakers 123-116, largely due to Brandin Podziemski's impressive performance with 28 points, including eight 3-pointers. The game highlighted Podziemski's growth, particularly after a back injury, as he embraced confidence in his shooting and defensive responsibilities against top players like LeBron James. This performance marked a pivotal moment for Podziemski, especially after being encouraged by veterans like Draymond Green to take calculated risks. His successful execution during high-pressure situations signals promise for the Warriors moving forward in the season.
"We shoot one shot after practice during shoot around, and then we both shoot one pre-game, Podziemski explained after scoring 28 points and making eight 3-pointers."
"Teammates Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green demanded that never would happen again; his confidence was on full display, he took that shot, and obviously made a lot of big ones."
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