Another tough night for the Golden State Warriors as they fell 118-108 to the Los Angeles Lakers, slipping back below .500 with a 22-23 record. The loss highlighted ongoing struggles for the defending champions, particularly in closing out games.
The Lakers, led by their superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, controlled the game’s tempo and outshined Stephen Curry and the Warriors. James and Davis combined for a dominant performance, tallying 61 points, 18 rebounds, 15 assists, four steals, and a block. In contrast, Curry struggled mightily, managing just 13 points and nine assists while shooting a dismal 4-17 from the field. Despite being within reach entering the fourth quarter, the Warriors once again failed to stage a late-game comeback.
This trend of faltering in the final stretch was brought up during the postgame press conference. A reporter informed Curry that the team is an alarming 1-20 this season when trailing after three quarters. The revelation left the four-time champion visibly surprised.
“What?” Curry exclaimed, visibly stunned. “Sheesh. Repeat that. We’re 1-20 when what?”
After taking a moment to process the statistic, Curry reflected on the team’s inability to finish games strong, acknowledging the concerning pattern.
The Warriors’ ongoing struggles to close out games highlight the challenges they face in finding consistency this season. With time running out to solidify their playoff position, the team’s veterans will need to rally to turn things around.
