Lakers Stun Warriors 117-97, End Steph’s 3-Point Streak

Walton became amused with Kerr showing “fire” toward the officials after disagreeing with a non-call in the first quarter of Golden State’s eventual win on Thursday over Oklahoma City.

And for just the second time in three years, they’re a winning team.

But, what about defense? Kyle Lowry added 15 points for Toronto, which had a three-game winning streak snapped.

Golden State lost 112-95 to the Lakers at Staples Center in March, one of the biggest regular-season upsets in National Basketball Association history and one of the Warriors’ mere nine losses last season.

“We won 17 games previous year”, forward Larry Nance Jr. said.

Interestingly, the Warriors have had awful games against the Lakers in recent seasons. Averaging 8.7 points per game and 6.7 rebounds, Mozgov’s energy on the glass has helped tremendously.

The Warriors, who are coming off their second loss of the season, a 117-97 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles, are facing the Pelicans again after a defeat.

Curry scored 13 points while going 0 for 10 from 3-point range, ending several incredible long-distance streaks.

Booker dropped 18 in the fourth quarter alone to make the game close, but Young was aided by Clarkson and Randle each scoring 18 on the night. The Lakers also routed the Warriors 112-95 last March.

The rebuild of the Los Angeles Lakers is ahead of schedule.

Newly acquired Timofey Mozgov is shooting a career high 59.5 percent from the field with 3.8 points per touch in the paint and 3.5 points per touch in the post. Even though he has not yet been a major individual factor on offense, he keeps the ball moving, and he constantly counsels his younger teammates about things they could have done differently. This makes the fourth consecutive season they’ve come into LA to face a decided underdog home team and left town with bruises. The seventh-year man formerly of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots 60 percent from the floor as well in a bigger role with Los Angeles.

Warriors forward Draymond Green did not worry about any of that, though. Check out his shot chart for the season.

Outside shooting was a big problem for the Warriors in both losses. In recent years, that momentum swing may have avalanched into a loss, but this year’s squad found a response in its 118-109 victory over Phoenix.

Booker shot a combined 26-of-51 (6-of-14 on 3-pointers) with 10 assists in those games. The Lakers have averaged 118 points over their last two games with no player scoring over 22 points in either game.

Young’s strong game included a four-point play with 4:19 left. Their bench this season ranks 25th, putting up 28 points per game. They allowed opponents to shoot 47 percent on shots within 10 feet at this point last season. “He’s doing such a good job”.

Lakers F Larry Nance Jr. has a concussion after a first-quarter tumble.

While beating the mighty Warriors continues a nice start for the young Lakers, Walton put things into perspective.

Spurs 100, Jazz 86: Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as San Antonio beat Utah. Julius Randle outhustled the Warriors to rebounds.