Stephen Curry scored 31 factors as he helped the Golden State Warriors beat LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers 128-121.
James scored 40 factors for the Lakers however couldn’t cease the Warriors leapfrogging them into ninth place within the Western Convention.
“They at all times going to speak about me and him,” Curry mentioned of James.
“It was about our whole group tonight. For us, it takes an entire crew to win and we would have liked it – we would have liked it unhealthy.”
The match was marred by prolonged replay delays, with one overturning a three-pointer from James, and a number of shot-clock malfunctions with about two minutes to go.
“I’ve by no means seen that in my profession. Often they’ve a back-up clock or one thing,” mentioned 36-year-old Curry, who returned after a three-game absence due to an ankle damage.
“That is the worst factor that might occur, particularly this age. You construct up all pre-game, you get going and when the engine shuts off it is exhausting to get it going once more.”
The Warriors are a share level above the Lakers, with each groups within the final two play-in positions in the Western Conference., external
The Lakers have been hindered by shedding Anthony Davis after the primary quarter due to an eye fixed damage.
“An enormous win for us,” added Curry. “I do not know the final time we received in right here in opposition to them. Large deal.”
Elsewhere, Jalen Brunson scored 42 factors to assist the New York Knicks to a 98-91 victory in opposition to the Sacramento Kings.
Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-112 to maneuver high of the Western Convention, alongside the Denver Nuggets with a 47-20 file.
Jalen Williams scored 23 factors and registered seven rebounds and 6 assists within the Thunder’s win.