Anthony Davis scores 30 points, adds 23 rebounds as Los Angeles Lakers top host Golden State Warriors 117-112
Anthony Davis had 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots, LeBron James added 22 points and 11 rebounds duelling with Stephen Curry in their latest post-season showdown, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a late flurry by the Golden State Warriors to win an entertaining Game 1 in the Western Conference semi-finals 117-112 on Tuesday night.
For all-time scoring leader James and Curry – who has the most 3-pointers ever – this is a new chapter in the long rivalry between the superstars after they faced off in four straight NBA Finals from 2015-2018 while James played for Cleveland. Curry’s 3 with 9:38 left got Golden State within 99-95, but the Lakers responded with two straight scoring possessions, including James’ layup with 8:38 remaining.
The Lakers finished off Memphis in six games Friday night and had a couple of extra recovery days to get ready as Golden State was pushed to the distance by the young Sacramento Kings and won Game 7 on Sunday. The Warriors were the first reigning champion to come back from behind 2-0 and win a playoff series.
The franchises’ first playoff matchup since 1991 didn’t disappoint. They hadn’t played on the post-season stage since “Run TMC” Warriors led by Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin lost in the Western Conference semi-finals to Magic Johnson and James Worthy.
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