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No stopping LeBron has 32 points in Lakers 103-99 two game sweep over Kings

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gets fouled by the Sacramento Kings DeMar DeRozan (left) in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sat Dec 21, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Saturday afternoon in Sacramento. The Kings and Lakers faced off in the second matchup in three days. The Kings lost the first game to the Lakers on Thursday, 113-100. On Saturday, the Kings lost to the Lakers, 103-99.

In the first quarter, the Lakers leaned heavily on the greatness of LeBron James. LeBron dominated in the paint and scored 12 points while helping build a lead for the Lakers. The Lakers outscored the Kings in the first quarter, 31-26, as they jumped out to an early lead against Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox did his best to keep the Kings close with nine first-quarter points of his own. Similarly to the first game of the set on Thursday, the Lakers’ physicality was proving too much for the Kings early on.

As the game progressed in the second quarter, the Kings seemed to get their legs under them a bit. The Lakers were still a lot to handle for the Kings, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis routinely got the Kings in rotation. D’Angelo Russell also put together a solid half of play as he hit his shots and played solid defense, sealing off the passing lanes.

However, the Kings outscored the Lakers in the second, 27-25, to shrink the lead to 56-53 going into halftime. De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 17 points in the first half, while LeBron James added 23.

In the third quarter, the game didn’t see much movement. The Kings and Lakers traded baskets as the Lakers extended the lead to 81-77 after three quarters of action. The Lakers outscored the Kings 25-24 in the third, as De’Aaron Fox and LeBron James continued to lead their teams with 26 and 25 points, respectively.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings were able to keep things close and give themselves a chance to win. Unfortunately for Kings fans, it was all for nothing as they couldn’t close out the game. The Lakers went on to beat the Kings, 103-99. The ending of the Kings’ game was a microcosm of the whole season. The Kings committed a careless foul by Malik Monk on Anthony Davis and failed to secure the rebound after a missed AD free throw, sealing their fate. It was a disappointing loss for the Kings, who have now lost three in a row.

After the game, the media heard from Mike Brown, Keegan Murray, and De’Aaron Fox. The sentiment was largely the same from all three: the Kings still did not do the little things needed to win the game. The free-throw box-out at the end of the game was highest on that list. The pressure is mounting in Sacramento—it’s palpable. If the results on the court don’t improve, it is almost certain that some roster moves will be made.

Up Next: The Kings stay home to take on the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at 3 PM PST inside Golden 1 Center. Tyrese Haliburton will be in town and is sure to be ready to show the Kings organization why they shouldn’t have traded him.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Reaves leads Lakers with 25 points defeat Kings 113-100

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LeBron James forward (23) for the Los Angeles Lakers set NBA record with 34 minutes against the Sacramento Kings that broke Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s 57,446 minutes. LeBron setting the new record at 57,471 minutes for most time in a career at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Dec 19, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 Point guard Austin Reaves led the Los Angeles Lakers (15-12) with 25 points to help defeat the Sacramento Kings (13-15) at Golden 1 in Sacramento.

#2 Anthony Davis who scored 40 points in the previous game against the Memphis Grizzlies followed up Reaves with 21 points of his own he’s been a big contributor for the Lakers in these last two games.

#3 The Kings took a 62-58 half time lead over the Lakers getting some offense from De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and Malik Monk it was looking good up to that point.

#4 The Kings didn’t fare much better in the second half as the Lakers edged the Kings in the third quarter 24-22 and 27-20 in the fourth quarter winning it 113-100.

#5 Lakers and Kings have a go at it again this Saturday night at Golden 1. Thursday’s game was a 13 point difference. The Kings have the home floor and got a look at the Lakers in the first game can Kings turn things around?

Join Jeremiah for the Kings podcasts each Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings drop first game of two game set to Lakers 113-100

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) battle under the hoop while LeBron attempts to score in first half action at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Dec 19, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Kings were coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets at home, 130-129. The Kings lost to the Lakers on Thursday, 113-100.

In the first quarter, the Kings were outplayed by the Lakers. The Kings couldn’t get anything to fall on offense as the Lakers began to build an early lead. The Kings shot 44% from the field in the first quarter as they scored 28 points.

On the other hand, the Lakers shot 46.4% from the field and scored 37 points. The Lakers seemed to be bringing more physicality to the game, which was lacking on the Kings’ side. Reaves was leading all scorers after one quarter with eight points.

In the second quarter, the Kings played much better. However, it wasn’t enough to stop the Lakers from retaining the lead. The Kings outscored the Lakers 30-25 in the second quarter as the Lakers held onto a 62-58 lead going into halftime.

The Kings did a much better job in the second quarter matching the Lakers’ physicality. The Kings were within striking distance heading into halftime as they looked to restart a winning streak at home. The leading scorers for the Kings at halftime were Domas, Malik, and De’Aaron, who all had 12 points. Austin Reaves was leading the Lakers with 12 points in the half.

In the third quarter, the Kings’ offense went dormant again. The Kings only scored 22 points in the third quarter as the Lakers were able to extend the lead over the Kings going into the fourth quarter. The Lakers scored 24 points in the third to lead the game 86-80, as Austin Reaves was leading the Lakers with 17 points. Domas Sabonis had 18 points through three quarters.

In the fourth quarter, the Lakers sealed the deal over the Kings. The Kings couldn’t get the offense going late and lost to the Lakers, 113-100.

The Kings lacked effort in the defeat as the Lakers turned the Kings over 17 times for 24 points. The Kings were outscored in the fourth quarter, 27-20. Austin Reaves led the Lakers in victory with 25 points. De’Aaron Fox led the Kings in defeat with 26 points.

The Kings are now 13-15 on the season, and the Lakers improved to 15-12.

Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on the LA Lakers again on Saturday at 3 PM PST.

Sac Kings wrap: Nuggets Jokic triple-double helps edge Kings 130-129

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Denver Nuggets center) Nikola Jokic (left) and Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (right) battle for the basketball first half action at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Mon Dec 16, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO–The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Monday night in Sacramento. The Kings last played in New Orleans, where they defeated the Pelicans. On Monday, the Kings welcomed the Denver Nuggets to town.

The Nuggets entered the game 13-10 on the year and right in the middle of the pack in the standings. The Kings entered play on Monday with a 13-13 record and looking to get above .500. The Kings and Nuggets tipped off at 7 PM PST as the Kings fell to the Nuggets 130-129.

In the first quarter, the Kings got off to a rough start. The Nuggets were asserting themselves physically with the Kings early and exploiting bad defensive matchups. With 2:34 left in the quarter, the Kings would be down 32-13 and in desperate need of a spark.

It was one of the toughest quarters of the season for the Kings so far. In the quarter, the Kings only shot 9% from three and 36% overall. The Kings struggled mightily as they were outscored 41-21 in the first.

In the second quarter, the Kings competed hard to get back into the game. However, the defense continued to lack. The Nuggets would score 34 points in the second quarter to continue to put pressure on the Kings.

However, the Kings’ offense exploded for 46 points in the quarter to pull closer heading into halftime. The Kings would trail the Nuggets 75-68 heading into halftime. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings in the first half with 15 points. Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 16 first-half points.

In the third quarter, the Kings picked up right where they left off in the first half. The Kings’ shooting was much improved as they scored 35 points in the third. On the other hand, the Nuggets only managed to score 21 points as the shooting dried up for them. After three quarters, the Kings would lead the Nuggets 103-96.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings just couldn’t seal the deal. The Kings battled, but ultimately, they couldn’t make any shots on the final few possessions, and they lost the game 130-129. The Kings were outscored in the fourth quarter 34-26.

The Nuggets were able to hit the big shots they needed down the stretch to erase the Kings’ eight-point lead with roughly 4:00 minutes to play. The Kings’ best performance came from De’Aaron Fox, who finished the game with 29 points.

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in victory with 28 points on the night. It was a disappointing loss for the Kings as they tried to win their fourth game in a row. However, they will have a chance to get back on track on Thursday.

Postgame, Malik Monk talked about how the Kings needed to come with intensity and attention to detail right from the start of the game. Monk said, “That’s a hard question. It’s just on us really, just being locked in from the get-go. Can’t really say what we can do better. We just got to be locked in from the jump ball on those things,” he said. “Like boxing out, getting on the floor for loose balls. Getting rebounds, second-chance points, not fouling and things like that. We just got to be on our toes from the get-go instead of letting them put us on our toes.”

Up Next: The Kings will stay home to take on LeBron James and the LA Lakers at 7 PM on Thursday.

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason: Kings looking for that first win host Blazers tonight at Golden One

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) attempts a lay up against the Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) and Kevin Huerter (right) at Golden One Center Sacramento on Sun Oct 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast with Barbara Mason:

#1 The Sacramento Kings (0-2) lost another close contest to the Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) 131-127. They trailed for almost all of the second half but had an amazing third quarter. 

#2 The Lakers scored 14 unanswered points in the first two minutes of the final quarter. Sacramento has really shown some positive signs however in the early going of the season and really look to be turning the corner. 

#3 After the first 12 minutes of play the Lakers had a slim 28-26 lead. The second quarter was a rough one for the Kings as the Lakers scored 12 unanswered points taking a 40-26 lead.

#4 With under a minute it was a two point game 125-123. The Lakers Anthony Davis hit a three to push the lead to 128-123. The Kings fought hard but again came up short, the final score 131-127.

#5 Monday the Kings will head back home for a date with the Portland Trailblazers looking for their first win of the season. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Barbara Mason does the Sacramento Kings podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Come Close Again But Lose To Lakers 131-127; King James triple doubles on Kings

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) led with 32 points over the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sat Oct 26, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (0-2) lost another close contest to the Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) 131-127. They trailed for almost all of the second half but had an amazing third quarter. They won the third quarter 34-23 but really struggled in the early minutes of the fourth quarter.

The Lakers scored 14 unanswered points in the first two minutes of the final quarter. Sacramento has really shown some positive signs however in the early going of the season and really look to be turning the corner. The have some things to work out but seem to be on course as they return home for a game with the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday.

Game recap: After the first 12 minutes of play the Lakers had a slim 28-26 lead. The second quarter was a rough one for the Kings as the Lakers scored 12 unanswered points taking a 40-26 lead.

Sacramento was digging a hole that preempted another timeout. The Kings had to stop the bleeding trailing 27-42 at 8:36. The Lakers were dominating from the field, from downtown and defensively really taking it to the Kings in the opening minutes of the second quarter.

Sacramento was falling flat offensively as well. Sacramento cut into the Lakers 15-point lead at the six-minute mark 46-36 but still had a lot of ground to make up. At 3:49 the Laker lead had been more than cut in half 53-47 as the Kings mounted a rally.

With three minutes left in the half, the Kings trailed by two points 53-51 forcing a Los Angeles timeout. The Kings kept fighting and with 30 seconds left in the first half trialed by a single point 58-59.

The Lakers pushed their lead back out to four points 64-60 but Sacramento had turned this game around in the second quarter after trailing by as much as 15 points. The Kings went on a 10-0 run late in the half gaining a bit of momentum.

The Kings would need a whole lot more production from De’Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray in the second half although all three began to heat up in the closing minutes of the half.

At 9:55 the Kings took their first lead since the early minutes of the first quarter 67-66. Sacramento continued to push the lead and at the seven minute mark in the third quarter had taken a 74-69 lead.

After a couple of easy Laker hoops the Kings took a timeout at 4:55 hanging onto a 78-74 lead. After three quarters of play the Kings had a 94-87 lead. The fast pace of the game was working well for the Kings.

It all turned sideways for Sacramento as the Lakers went on a scoring frenzy to start the fourth quarter. In two minutes time Los Angeles scored 14 unanswered points taking a 101-94 lead. The Lakers continued to push their lead and Sacramento couldn’t buy a bucket missing seven shots in a row.

The Lakers continued to score and the Kings remained stagnant. Sacramento finally scored at 7:38 their first points of the fourth quarter trailing 97-108. When it looked like the Kings had control of the game in the third quarter, it all fell apart.

The culprit in this crazy turnabout for the Lakers was LeBron James who had scored 32 points with nearly seven minutes left in the game. He was unstoppable. With under four minutes left in the game the Kings did their best to fight back but the Lakers were relentless as the two teams traded buckets.

With just under two minutes left in the game the Lakers had a five point lead 123-118. Every time the Kings got close, the Lakers pushed the lead back leaving a frustrated Sacramento team in their wake. With under a minute it was a two point game 123-125. The Lakers Anthony Davis hit a three to push the lead to 128-123. The Kings fought hard but again came up short, the final score 131-127.

The Kings high score for this game was Domantas Sabonis with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple double. De’Aaron Fox finished with 28 points and DeMar DeRozan hit 23 points.

LeBron James had the game high with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple double.

Game notes: Saturday night the Kings traveled to Los Angeles for a game with the Lakers . The Kings struggled through the pre-season as they continue to work through some of the changes on their roster this season. They lost a heat-breaker to the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday night 117-115.

The Kings saw some great work from Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray but Sacramento came up just short. They played well enough to win the game but needed a little more from De’Aaron Fox but it is still so early in the season and the Kings has really begun to pull it together. Saturday night they were looking for their first win of the regular season against LeBron James and the Lakers. The Kings came close but couldn’t seal the deal losing by 4 points.

Monday the Kings will head back home for a date with the Portland Trailblazers looking for their first win of the season. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: Warriors could very well catch Kings for a playoff spot as they head in different directions

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Its raining threes as the Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry takes a shot against the Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish (5) and guard Austin Reaves (15) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tue Apr 9, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Warriors podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 The Warriors are coming on strong and may not need the play in and could get a first round playoff series.

#2 Incredible game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena in the Southland as the Warriors hit 26 three pointers that was the most three pointers that the Lakers have given up in their history.

#3 Golden State tips off against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight in Portland. The Trail Blazers are 21-58 and are 14th in the Western Conference and have lost eight of their last ten games. How much of a struggle has the Blazers been on since the departure of former Blazer and star player Damian Lillard who now plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Join David Wednesdays for the Warriors podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Warriors’ 26 threes propel them to win over Los Angeles Lakers 134-120

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) takes a jump shot between the Los Angeles Lakers Austin Reaves guard (15) and forward LeBron James (23) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Tue Apr 9, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitellberg

Two of the NBA’s most formidable teams clashed in Los Angeles Tuesday evening. The Lakers, winners of nine of the last eleven games, were determined to secure a win over the Warriors despite their key player Anthony Davis’s absence due to an eye injury. The Warriors, winners of seven of the last eight, were equally eager to win the season’s series. The Lakers’ resilience was evident as Jaxson Hayes, all seven feet of him, stepped up to start in place of Davis. 

The Warriors are 16-4 in their last 20 road games. With the win Tuesday night, they are 25-11 since January 30th. 

The Warriors beat the Lakers 134-120 on Tuesday night. Warrior fans saw the team make 26 threes in the game, a season-high for the Warriors in that department. The Warriors team record is 27 threes. Draymond Green connected five times from downtown, Stephen Curry made six threes in six tries, and Klay Thompson had five threes.

LeBron James returned to action after being out with the flu. He made his presence felt as he led the Lakers with 33 points and eleven rebounds. Not bad for a thirty-nine-year-old man.

The Warriors won the first quarter 38-29. Draymond Green(six), Thompson (8), and Brandin Podziemski (!0) were the key players in the quarter. The Warriors made seven threes and shot 58% from the floor. The Lakers mounted a comeback early in the second quarter to trail by three, 42-39.

Andrew Wiggins hit two threes to propel the to Warriors a 16-2 run. The Warriors made eight threes in the second period to finish the first half leading 71-60. Green and Thompson each had 15. Curry had 11. Wiggins scores ten points, all in the second period. Brandin Podziemski added ten. LeBron had 14, and Austin Reaves had 13.

The Warriors defense kept the Lakers at bay all through the third period. Former Warrior D’Angelo Russell made a couple of threes to ignite the Laker offense. The Lakers closed the gap to five, 85-80, but the Warriors kept making plays to lead by seven, 96-89. Podziemski made a three to start a 10-0 run to end the quarter. The Warriors led by 17, 106-89.

The Lakers did not go down without a fight. They started the fourth quarter on a 9-0 run to trail 106-98. Chris Paul connected on a three, and the Lakers failed to defend Curry. Curry was alone behind the three-point line and did not miss.

The Warriors lead 112-100. The Lakers were toast. With a score of 130-117, head coach Steve Kerr pulled his top players from the floor and inserted the guys who usually sit on the bench. The Warriors won the game 134-120.

Game Notes: With the win, the Warriors are 44-35 with three games left. The Lakers dropped to 45-35. They have two games left on the schedule.

The Warriors had six players in double figures. Klay Thompson paced the attack with 27. Steph Curry had 23, Wiggins 17, Green 15, Podziemski 13, and Chris Paul 11. Draymond Green had a double-double. Green made ten assists, along with his 15 points. Gary Payton II had nine, Jonathan Kuminga eight. 

LeBron mJa, ed led the Lakers with 33 points, 11 assists and seven boards. Austin Reaves had 22, Russell 14, Dinwiddie 12, Jaxson Hayes 11, and Rui Hachimura, 20 

The Warriors play the Portland Trailblazers on Thursday night at 7 p.m. The ‘Warriors’ last two games will be against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz.

Warriors Dismiss Utah Jazz 118-110

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Guard Klay Thompson (11) for the Golden State Warriors is seen here in the first half after making one of his baskets. Thompson finished leading with 32 points against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center in San Francisco on Sun Apr 7, 2024

By Barbara Mason

In the absence of Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, the Golden State Warriors dismissed the Utah Jazz 118-110. Klay Thompson had the high for the Warriors with 32 points and Jonathan Kuminga scored 21 points off the bench in his return. Kuminga did not miss a beat after missing six games.

Curry was not in Sunday night’s lineup taking this game off for some much needed rest. Wiggins continues to struggle with an ankle issue, Dario Saric is out with a knee injury and Gary Payton II was listed as probable. Kuminga was originally reported as out but he did take the court off the bench.

Thompson led the starters playing alongside Draymond Green, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Chris Paul and Brandin Podziemski. Kuminga was a sight for sore eyes playing off the bench. He has been sorely missed.

Golden State stomped the Jazz in the first 12 minutes leading after the first quarter 41-28 setting the tone for this runaway game. The Warriors outscored the Jazz in the second quarter and led at the half 68-54.

The Warriors went on to win the third quarter 29-23 leading 97-77 going into the fourth quarter. At about the six minute mark, Golden State’s bench took the court for the remainder of the game. Thompson and Green sat for most of the fourth quarter.

The final score was in favor of the Warriors 118-110. This win clinched at least a spot in the four-team play-in tournament in fact they were in before this game even got underway. Houston lost in overtime to the Dallas Mavericks 147-136 and finished the Rockets bid for a playoff spot.

Thompson had the high score of 32 points for the game with five rebounds and went 6 of 13 from beyond the arc. From the start of the game, Thompson knew he would be expected to handle the bulk of the scoring in the absence of Curry and he did not disappoint. Thompson hit seven of his first ten attempts.

Missing this game gave Curry a break of several days. He has already played in 71 games this season and really needed a few days off. Curry has not played this many games in any one season for quite a few years. This rest will get him ready to finish off the season next week especially in their highly anticipated game with the Los Angeles Lakers next Tuesday.

Kuminga was excellent despite his time away from the team with 21 points off the bench. He had missed six games with tendonitis in both knees. Besides the 21 points he also had ten rebounds so he did not miss a beat in his return.

The Warriors have won all three meetings against the Jazz this season with one more meeting to finish off the regular season. Golden State will have Monday off before taking on a huge game Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

That game will be played in Los Angeles and promises to be a real barn-burner. The Lakers took on the Timberwolves Sunday night without LeBron James and Anthony Davis who went down in the first half.

It is not known if either of them will be available on Tuesday night. At the time of this post the Lakers had made a run after trailing at the half 79-64. Minnesota had led by as much as 20 points when the Lakers pulled to within five points 90-85. As the fourth quarter got underway the Timberwolves had established a 106-92 lead at 9:09 in the fourth quart

Game notes: With only five games left in the 2024 season the Warriors took on the Jazz at Chase Center Sunday evening. The Warriors continue to hang onto tenth place in the Western Conference with the Lakers and the Kings tied for eighth place. It will be a tight finish for a number of teams including the Warriors.

Tipoff for Tuesday night’s game between the Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

Curry Leads Warriors to Win Over Lakers 128-121

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By Barbara Mason

In a crazy game Saturday night the Golden State Warriors (35-31) beat the Los Angeles Lakers (36-32)128-121. Golden State welcomed the return of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Curry did not disappoint shooting for 31 points after a slow first quarter.

Game recap: While we did not get clarity in the opening quarter, Curry set the record straight shooting for 11 points in the second quarter. He was just getting warmed up in the first quarter and really began to heat up in the second.

The Lakers suffered a blow when Anthony Davis headed to the locker room in the first quarter. There was an apparent eye injury to Davis and when he did not return a more severe injury was suspected. The Lakers led after the first twelve minutes 36-30. Golden State answered back winning the second quarter 37-30. At halftime the Warriors were clinging to a 67-66 lead.

The Warriors continued to dominate winning the third quarter 35-27 leading 102-93 with one more quarter of basketball to be played. The absence of Davis had certainly cramped the Lakers style with most of the pressure on the shoulders of LeBron James.

The Warriors were doing a great job of protecting the ball with only six turnovers in the first half and mid-way through the fourth quarter not a single turnover in the second half for Golden State.

The Warriors had as much as a 12 point in the final quarter but the Lakers pulled too within four points with 5:26 left in the game. The Warriors had scored 50 points in the paint since the first quarter of this game with four minutes left on the clock.

With less than two minutes left in the game a barrage of reviews took center stage and this turned into the game that refused to end. 18 minutes elapsed with only 15 seconds coming off the clock.

Head Coach Steve Kerr could only shake his head in disbelief. At first some of the players were amused with the stoppages but it quickly turned into frustration with 20 minutes now elapsed with the shot clock malfunctioning. Curry, Klay Thompson and Jonathan Kuminga spearheaded the

Curry led the team with 31 points. Thompson was solid with 26 points off the bench and Kuminga continued his stellar play with 23 points. After the first quarter warm-up, Curry did not miss a beat. The Warriors are now tied for ninth place in the Western Conference.

Game notes: Saturday night the Golden State traveled down to Los Angeles taking on the Lakers. The two teams battled it out for the last play-in spots with the Warriors currently sitting in tenth place and the Lakers in ninth place in the Western Conference.

Both teams are in fact looking to move out of play-in position but with the season rapidly winding down there is not a whole lot of time to finish where they would ultimately like to finish. Golden State welcomed Stephen Curry and Draymond Green back into the lineup.

Green missed only their last game whereas Curry missed a couple of games. The Warriors lost to the Mavericks and beat the Spurs in Curry’s absence. After being sidelined for a couple of weeks how would Curry come back in this game? He did come back with a vengeance scoring 31 points. It looked like he never missed a game.

Monday night the Warriors will take on the New York Knicks at Chase Center. With only 16 games left on the season the Warriors have a fight ahead of them if they want to move up in the standings. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 7:00 PM.