The Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day as part of the NBA’s annual holiday lineup, delivering a thrilling contest that saw the Lakers edge out a 115-113 victory. Both teams were led by their superstars, LeBron James and Stephen Curry, who showcased their brilliance as the top scorers for their respective squads.
This matchup marked the fourth time Curry and LeBron have clashed on Christmas Day. With the win, the Lakers improved to 17-13, securing sixth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Warriors dropped to 15-14, placing them eighth in the West.
Stephen Curry’s Late Heroics Fall Short as Lakers Escape With A Close Christmas Win
LeBron James was once again the centerpiece of the Lakers’ offense, tallying 31 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block. His steady leadership kept the Lakers in contention throughout the game.
Austin Reaves, however, stole the spotlight with a triple-double, scoring 26 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. Reaves‘ game-winning layup with just one second left sealed the win and lit up Chase Center on Christmas night.
AUSTIN REAVES TRIPLE-DOUBLE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 26, 2024
26 POINTS
10 REBOUNDS
10 ASSISTS
6/6 FT
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Other notable contributions for the Lakers included Rui Hachimura’s 18 points and Max Christie’s 16 points. The Lakers overcame Anthony Davis’ limited impact as he logged only seven minutes before exiting the game with no points. Both James and Davis were questionable for the game.
Stephen Curry delivered a masterclass for the Warriors, scoring a game-high 38 points, including two deep three-pointers in the final minute to tie the game at 113. His incredible 30-foot shot reminded fans of his unique ability to perform under pressure.
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Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Trayce Jackson-Davis impressed with 11 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Jonathan Kuminga added 14 points, and Draymond Green scored three points, had ten rebounds, and had six assists in the loss.
The Warriors will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday while the Lakers will take on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.
