Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a remarkable 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, marking their first win against their rivals this season.
Curry dazzled with a 37-point performance, outscoring LeBron James, who managed 33 points for the Lakers.
The Warriors’ momentum was amplified by Brandin Podziemski, who added 28 points and achieved a career-high with eight three-pointers.
Meanwhile, Austin Reaves responded for the Lakers with 31 points, including an impressive nine three-pointers, also a career-high.
Despite their earlier dominance in the season’s matchups, the Lakers, fourth in the Western Conference standings, struggled to maintain their lead as the Warriors surged forward.
Golden State has now won four consecutive games and boasts a record of 20 victories in their last 24 matches since Jimmy Butler joined the roster in February, contributing crucial points in the fourth quarter.
Elsewhere across the league, Ja Morant secured a dramatic buzzer-beater for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Miami Heat, sealing a 110-108 triumph and completing his 30-point performance.
Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his brilliance with a triple-double, propelling the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-113 win over the Philadelphia 76ers with 35 points, a career-high 20 assists, and 17 rebounds.
Shaedon Sharpe tied his career-best with 36 points as the Portland Trail Blazers overcame the Toronto Raptors 112-103.
Paolo Banchero powered the Orlando Magic to a 109-97 victory over the Washington Wizards, scoring 33 points, while Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 105-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets with his 28-point effort.
