The game started as a blowout and ended as one, but in reverse. The Lakers posted a dominant first quarter of 38-15 at Chase Center and led by 25, but the Warriors responded with an identical 38-15 run in the second quarter and never looked back. Golden State, which started the season 0-3, has now won three straight and evened their record at 3-3.
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A dominant first quarter for the Lakers
Luka Dončić came out firing and the Lakers couldn't miss: 38 points in twelve minutes and a lead that seemed insurmountable. The game completely changed in the second quarter. The Warriors tightened their defense, found their rhythm from three-point range, and dealt the Lakers the same 38-15 scoreline from the first period to reach halftime tied at 53-53.
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Curry takes over the second half
After the break, the Warriors continued their momentum. They won the third quarter (27-32) and the fourth quarter (15-27), while the Lakers stalled on offense. Golden State finished with 22 three-pointers, eight of them from Curry, who scored 31 points just two days after posting 44 in Minneapolis. Brandin Podziemski contributed 21 points and 6 assists, De'Anthony Melton added 16 off the bench, and Draymond Green distributed 9 assists.
Dončić, returning after missing the Clippers rivalry game due to back soreness, scored 37 points with six three-pointers, and Austin Reaves added 21. But the Lakers, with no contribution from their bench (Collin Sexton finished 0-for-6), managed only 42 points in the final three quarters.