US EditionLuka-Less Lakers Hold Off Short-Handed Warriors for 3rd Straight Win
LeBron James scored 20 points with 10 assists and 7 rebounds as the Lakers secured their third straight win, overcoming the Warriors missing key players Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis.
- The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 105-99 on Saturday in Los Angeles, securing their third straight win at home.
- Without Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porziņģis, the Warriors shot 18.5% from beyond the arc at halftime, improving to 27.5% by the end, relying on late 3-point bursts.
- LeBron James paced the team with 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, Rui Hachimura scored 18 on 7 of 10 shooting, and Luke Kennard debuted with 10 points including a 3-pointer off Austin Reaves' assist.
- The result leaves the Lakers at 53.2-19 and the Warriors at 28-25, with the game exposing a free-throw disparity affecting late-game leverage.
- Developing younger options like Quentin Post and Will Richard is crucial as Coach Steve Kerr said Kristaps Porziņģis would likely sit through the All-Star break before debuting after the trade.
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LA Daily News
Luka-less Lakers hold off short-handed Warriors for 3rd straight win
Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) reacts to a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Lakers forward LeBron James, left, is defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23)…
SF Examiner
Santa Maria TimesL.A. Lakers 105, Golden State 99
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No Curry, No Closer: Warriors’ Effort Falls Short vs Lakers
Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesGary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors’ 105-99 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers told a familiar story for a team currently surviving on grit rather than star power. On the surface, the Warriors did much of what was required to win. They dominated the turnover battle by a +10 margin, defended with purpose, and held the Lakers to just 41 points in the first half. This unit without Stephen Curry looks much …
With Luka Doncic sidelined, Lakers top Stephen Curry-less Warriors
LeBron James scored 20 points with 10 assists and Rui Hachimura added 18 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Luka Doncic to earn a 105-99 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Saturday. Austin Reaves scored 16 points with eight assists off the bench, Marcus Smart had 15 points, and […]
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