The Lakers imposed their advantage in the first quarter and won by seven points (35-32), but the Warriors saluted in the second with a difference of 12 points (42-30).
The club reached its climax in the third quarter, which ended in a 27-27 draw, to enter the last quarter with a five-point lead, but the Lakers rose up and turned the table thanks to James, the owner of the decisive pass from which Carmelo Anthony scored a knockout basket in the last seconds following the guests reduced the difference to three points .
Russell Westbrook also emerged in the Lakers’ ranks by scoring 20 points, and substitute Anthony added 14 points with eight rebounds.
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On the other hand, Stephen Curry was the best scorer in the Warriors ranks with 30 points, and substitutes Jordan Paul and Jonathan Kaminga added 23 and 18 points, respectively.
For his part, the Memphis Grizzler took advantage of the Warriors’ loss and took second place in the Western Region by defeating the Orlando Magic (124-96). The Miami Heat took the lead in the Eastern District of the Philadelphia 76ers by defeating them (99-82), thanks to 21 points for Jimmy Butler and substitute Tyler Hero.
The Cambronian Sixers star Joel Embiid scored 22 points, causing his team to suffer its first loss following five consecutive victories and 24 in 63 matches.
The Dallas Mavericks continued their victories and won their fourth consecutive victory when they beat the guest Sacramento Kings (114-113).
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Portland Trail Blazers 135-121, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the San Antonio Spurs (123-117).
