March 17, (THEWILL) – Stephen Curry marked his return from injury with a 31-point performance to propel the Golden State Warriors to a 128-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. The two-time NBA MVP had missed three games due to an ankle sprain, with the Warriors going 1-5 in his absence.
Klay Thompson also chipped in with 26 points off the bench for the Warriors. Despite a herculean 40-point effort from LeBron James, the Lakers could not overcome the loss of Anthony Davis, who exited after the first quarter due to an eye injury. Davis’ absence dealt a significant blow to the Lakers’ frontcourt.
“A big win for us,” Curry said after the game. “I don’t know the last time we won here against them. Big deal.” The Warriors’ star guard showcased his all-round brilliance, adding six rebounds and five assists to his scoring output.
Draymond Green stuffed the stat sheet with 12 rebounds and 13 assists, while Jonathan Kuminga provided a spark off the bench with 23 points. The game was briefly halted due to a malfunctioning shot clock, an unusual occurrence that Curry described as “the worst thing that could happen.”
With the win, the Warriors move a percentage point ahead of the Lakers in the tight Western Conference play-in positions, adding significance to this pivotal matchup between the two storied franchises.
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