LeBron Leads Lakers Over Warriors, Snap 3 Game Skid

Written By Malcolm Xavier of The Lakers Room

LeBron James had his second straight impressive individual outing, this one led to a win versus the also short handed Warriors. LeBron poured in 26 points 11 assist and 7 rebounds on 11/17 shooting and 3/5 from deep. Deandre Ayton had a major bounce back performace adding 21 points and 5 rebounds in 31 minutes of action. The Lakers led the entire 2nd half after a back and forth 1st half in a game they won 119-103 to collect their 51st win of the season and improve their record to 51-29.

Rui Hachimura also had a strong game after being called out by JJ Redick in the postgame vs OKC, he added 15 points and 3 shots from deep. Luke Kennard as the secondary ball handler chipped in 14 points and 8 assist in the win. Bronny James and Nick Smith Jr combined for 19 points off the bench. Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with in the losing effort, Golden State had 7 players score in double figures in the loss.