The Los Angeles Lakers secured a convincing 118-108 win over the Golden State Warriors. It marked their second victory against Stephen Curry’s squad in just a month. While the Lakers celebrated another strong performance, it was a game to forget for Curry, as he endured one of the worst shooting nights of his career and went completely scoreless in the second half.
After the game in the locker room, LeBron James was asked about the Lakers’ plan for shutting down Curry in the second half. LeBron joked but acknowledged the respect Curry commands as one of the league’s greatest shooters.
“Just hope that he missed. It’s Steph, man. I just hope that he misses. Put bodies in front of him, and you just hope he misses,” LeBron said.
LeBron James on what the Lakers did defensively that was effective against Stephen Curry tonight: “Just hope that he missed. It’s Steph, man” pic.twitter.com/C3grgbOIj4
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 26, 2025
LeBron’s lighthearted remark aside, the Lakers’ defense deserves credit for effectively limiting Curry on the court. Curry finished the game with just 13 points and nine assists. It’s well below his usual standards.
For LeBron, the win also carried a personal milestone, as he improved his regular-season head-to-head record against Curry to 13-12. The four-time NBA champion finished the game with 25 points, 12 assists, five rebounds, and a steal.
Stephen Curry Shows Generosity After Warriors’ Loss To Lakers
Despite the Warriors’ loss to the Lakers on Saturday, Stephen Curry won over fans with an incredible act of kindness. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Curry gifted Lakers coach JJ Redick two of his jerseys to give to Redick’s sons after their family lost their entire memorabilia collection in the recent Los Angeles fires.
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“Steph Curry’s bodyguard found JJ Redick after the game with a couple of Steph’s jerseys to give to his sons, helping to replenish their memorabilia collection that was lost in the fires,” the report read.
Curry’s thoughtful act shows his generosity and compassion, even after a tough game. With the loss, the Warriors dropped to a 22-23 record this season and will face the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
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