The Golden State Warriors are heating up at just the right time. With playoff positioning on the line and pride in the air, the Dubs marched into Crypto.com Arena and handled business, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in a statement win, 124-114. It marked their fourth consecutive victoryâeach more impressive than the lastâand perhaps their most significant to date in the 2024-2025 season.
Led by the timeless brilliance of Stephen Curry, who dropped 31 points and connected on seven three-pointers, the Warriors silenced a raucous LA crowd and reminded the league theyâre still a team to fear. Curry was in vintage form, creating space with dazzling footwork, pulling up from deep with confidence, and orchestrating the offense with his signature flair. Whether off the dribble or off the ball, he carved up the Lakers’ defense with surgical precision.
But this win wasnât just about Steph. Jonathan Kuminga continued his breakout season, chipping in 22 points and playing energetic two-way basketball. His athleticism and aggression in transition gave the Lakers fits, and his chemistry with Curry and Draymond Green is becoming more polished with each game.
Klay Thompson, coming off the bench in his new role, gave the team a huge boost with 18 points and several key buckets in the third quarter to help the Warriors extend their lead. His willingness to embrace a different role has been instrumental in Golden Stateâs recent surge, and his veteran presence continues to steady the team during crucial stretches.
Defensively, Draymond Green was everywhere. He disrupted pick-and-rolls, contested shots at the rim, and quarterbacked the Warriorsâ schemes with his usual intensity and IQ. His impact didnât always show up in the box score, but his leadership and communication on the court were invaluable against a Lakers team desperate for a win.
On the other side, LeBron James finished with 28 points and 10 assists, while Anthony Davis added 24 and 11 rebounds, but the Lakers simply couldnât match Golden Stateâs pace and shot-making down the stretch. The Warriors hit 17 threes on the night and outscored the Lakers in transition, showcasing the kind of fluid, fast-paced offense that made them champions.
With this win, the Warriors improve their playoff standing and send a strong message to the rest of the Western Conference. After a rocky first half of the season filled with injuries, lineup changes, and inconsistent performances, theyâve now rattled off four straight wins and look more connected than ever. Their ball movement is crisp, their rotations are sharp, and their confidence is clearly rising.
Head coach Steve Kerr praised his teamâs energy and composure postgame: âThis is the best stretch of basketball weâve played all season. Weâre trusting each other on both ends, and everyoneâs bought into what weâre building heading into the postseason.â
The Warriors now head home riding a wave of momentum and a belief that theyâre peaking at just the right time. Donât count them outânot yet. The champs might be older, but theyâre still dangerous.
