The Lakers crushed the Warriors by 28 points! James made the 1000th three-pointer in team history, second only to Kobe.

Today, the Lakers played the Warriors away from home, aiming to snap a three-game skid. The Warriors started Podziemski, Melton, Moody, Santos, and Green. The Lakers kept their starting five. In the two prior matchups this season, both sides had secured one victory.

Following the opening tip-off, the Warriors scored first but quickly entered a scoring slump. The Lakers went on a 10-0 run, with the first two baskets coming from Reaves and Smart.

On his first shot attempt, James also connected from beyond the arc.

Reaves drove to the basket with ease, prompting the Warriors to call their first timeout.

A three-pointer from the opposition, and Dončić got his first points of the day, followed by making both free throws.

The Lakers rained down three-pointers, with Kennard, James, and Reaves all hitting from deep.

The Warriors capitalized on semi-transition opportunities, scoring consecutively inside. Although leading by 12 points, the Lakers promptly called a timeout. James went to the bench for a rest. Reaves scored on a finger roll, the Warriors answered inside, and Hayes responded in the paint.

James checked back in, attempted a face-up floater, and got blocked by a guard, giving a sense of a veteran star's declining athleticism.

By the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led the Warriors 33-20. James had 6 points and 2 assists, Dončić 4 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists, Reaves 11 points and 2 assists, Smart 3 points and 3 rebounds, Kennard 5 points, Hayes 4 points, Ayton 4 rebounds, and Laravia 4 rebounds and 1 assist.

In the second quarter, James assisted Kennard on a made three-pointer.

He then hit a three-pointer himself, making him 3-for-3 from deep at that point.

A classic "and-zero" play extended the Lakers' lead to 21 points, forcing a Warriors timeout.

The Warriors scored inside, Laravia finished a fast break, and Smart hit a three. The Lakers were now 7-for-13 from three-point range.

The Warriors answered with a three. Kleber missed on a fast break, but it was okay as James was trailing the play.

James launched another three-pointer, and it went in! He was now a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc, incredibly accurate!

The Warriors made 2 of 3 free throws. Dončić took over, showcasing pure individual skill.

Dončić was blown by off the dribble by the 39-year-old Horford, which was somewhat unacceptable.

The Warriors scored 6 straight points, leading to a Lakers timeout. Ayton finally scored, getting his first easy basket of the game.

As the Warriors chipped away at the lead, James returned to the game and scored inside.

James fought for a rebound against two opponents and made both free throws, showing great hustle from the veteran.

At halftime, the Lakers led the Warriors 65-47. James had 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Dončić 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists; Reaves 13 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Ayton 2 points and 5 rebounds; Smart 6 points and 5 rebounds; Kennard 8 points; Laravia 2 points and 3 rebounds; Hayes 4 points and 3 rebounds.

In the third quarter, Dončić hit two consecutive three-pointers, Ayton scored on a floater, and the Lakers went on an 8-0 run.

A Warriors three-pointer, Smart hit a jumper, the Warriors hit another three, and Dončić sank two more threes in a row, going 4-for-6 from deep in the quarter.

After a timeout, James went to the bench. Laravia knocked down a three-pointer, and the lead continued to grow.

Reaves made a difficult three-pointer without gathering the ball, shooting it immediately.

Kennard demonstrated his ability to drive and kick, leading to an easy alley-oop dunk for Hayes.

Dončić threw a long pass to Laravia for an "and-zero" play, officially putting the Lakers up by 30 points.

The third quarter ended with the Lakers leading 99-72. James started by making two free throws, and Kennard hit a three-pointer. The teams traded baskets, with James assisting Kleber on consecutive easy scores, keeping the lead around 30 points.

James displayed a brilliant pass, leading to a Warriors timeout, after which he checked out for the night.

Both teams inserted their reserves, making the game uneventful. The final score was Lakers 129, Warriors 101. James finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists; Dončić 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists; Reaves 18 points and 3 assists; Smart 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals; Ayton 4 points and 10 rebounds; Kennard 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Laravia 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Hayes 6 points and 5 rebounds; Kleber 4 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks; Kobe Bufkin 8 points; and Vanderbilt 2 points and 3 rebounds.

The Lakers secured a dominant 28-point victory, with their big three combining for 66 points. James reached a milestone today, making his 1000th three-pointer since joining the Lakers, placing him second in franchise history. Kobe Bryant holds the top spot with 1827 three-pointers.

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