Los Angeles seized a 23-point lead behind Luka Doncic’s explosive first quarter.
The Lakers poured in 38 points in the first quarter and carried a 23-point lead, 38-15, into the second. Luka Doncic has 21 points in 12 minutes, hitting five of his nine three-point attempts and posting a game-best plus-23. Stephen Curry and Georges Niang have six points apiece for Golden State, each making both of his threes. Los Angeles entered 4-1 and ranked fifth in the power index, while the 2-3 Warriors were 17th.
Key Performers
Luka Doncic: 21 points, 5 threes, plus-23 Stephen Curry: 6 points, 2-for-3 from three Georges Niang: 6 points, 2-for-2 from three