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Golden State Warriors make 26 3-Pointers, roar past Los Angeles Lakers for a key win
NBAWednesday, 10 April 2024 at 13:41
In a pivotal game for playoff positioning, the Golden State Warriors showcased their offensive prowess by sinking a record-setting 26 three-pointers en route to a resounding 134-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The absence of Lakers' star Anthony Davis due to injury loomed large as the Warriors capitalized on their opportunity to secure a crucial win.
Led by the dynamic duo of Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, the Warriors delivered a barrage of three-pointers that overwhelmed the Lakers' defense. Thompson contributed 27 points, while Curry added 23, including an astonishing 16 of 23 from beyond the arc by the trio of Curry, Thompson, and Draymond Green. Green, in particular, was on fire, going a perfect 5 for 5 from three-point range in the first half alone.
Golden State's 26 made three-pointers set a new record for the most ever allowed in a game by the Lakers, showcasing the Warriors' proficiency from long range. Head coach Steve Kerr expressed amazement at his team's shooting performance, acknowledging that despite some lapses in execution, the sheer volume of made shots was remarkable.
"I didn't feel like we played that well, but we made a million threes," Kerr said. "To shoot 63% from 3, that's crazy."
The victory puts the Warriors (44-35) within striking distance of the Lakers (45-35) for ninth place in the Western Conference standings, with potential implications for home-court advantage in the upcoming play-in tournament. With the win, Golden State also secured the tiebreaker over Los Angeles, bolstering their postseason aspirations.
Draymond Green emphasized the team's confidence in their ability to compete at a high level, especially when fully healthy and firing on all cylinders.
"We’ve always felt like if we get a chance, we know what it takes," Green said. "At times this year it hasn’t always come together for us, but we feel like it’s coming together at the right time."
Despite a stellar performance from LeBron James, who tallied 33 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds, the Lakers struggled to contain the Warriors' offensive onslaught in Davis' absence. Davis, sidelined due to lingering effects from a head injury suffered in a previous game, was sorely missed as the Lakers failed to compensate for his absence on both ends of the floor.
Coach Darvin Ham acknowledged the challenge of playing without Davis but stressed the need for the team to regroup and focus on their remaining games.
"It’s different when it’s AD out there," Green remarked. "He can cover up so many mistakes. It’s a totally different look for them when he’s out there."
With just a few games remaining in the regular season, both teams face critical matchups as they jockey for playoff position. The Lakers, now 2-4 without Davis this season, must quickly rebound from their loss and refocus on their final games as they aim to secure a postseason berth.
As for the Warriors, their potent offensive display against the Lakers serves as a testament to their playoff aspirations. With their Big Three leading the charge, Golden State appears poised to make a strong push as they seek postseason success.
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