"However, after a close first half that saw the Warriors lead just 55-54, the visitors outscored Los Angeles by 10 in the third quarter to create cushion. Steph Curry put in 23, Jimmy Butler poured in an efficient 31, and Jonathan Kuminga had 17. Draymond Green orchestrated much of it as a passer in the post, while Buddy Hield provided punch off the bench with 17 points."
"After Will Richard's 3-ponter gave the Warriors a 105-90 lead with 5:40 left, the Lakers went on a 9-0 run over the next two minutes behind Austin Reaves, who scored 26. Following a Kerr timeout, Butler hit a 3-pointer to push the advantage back to eight points. A Curry dagger with a minute remaining to put the Warriors back up by 10 iced the game."
The Warriors defeated the Lakers 119-109 in Los Angeles as a balanced offensive approach overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point outing. LeBron James missed the game with sciatica. The Warriors trailed by one at halftime but outscored Los Angeles by 10 in the third quarter, sparked by Jonathan Kuminga’s 13 third-quarter points and three triples. Steph Curry scored 23, Jimmy Butler 31, and Buddy Hield added 17 off the bench while Draymond Green facilitated in the post. Steve Kerr employed an 11-man rotation. Austin Reaves led a late Lakers run, but Butler’s 3 and a Curry dagger sealed the win.
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