Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry left, gestures after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles.
NBA: Stephen Curry Overshadows LeBron James As Golden State Warriors Beat Los Angeles Lakers 123-116
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, Brandin Podziemski added 28 and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 in the NBA on Friday (April 4, 2025) for their fourth win in a row in a potential first-round playoff preview. Podziemski had a career-high eight 3-pointers while Curry was 4 of 11 from long range. Curry was coming off a 52-point effort, including 12 3-pointers, at Memphis. LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists to lead the Lakers. Austin Reaves added 31 points, including nine 3-pointers, Rui Hachimura had 24 points and Luke Doncic had 19 points, missing all six of his 3-point attempts.
NBA: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles.
NBA Basketball Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors
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Former soccer player David Beckham, left, sits with his son Romeo as they watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles.
NBA Basketball Game: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, watches his shot go in during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles.
NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, shoots as Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
NBA Basketball: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, center, dunks as Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, left, and forward Jonathan Kuminga defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, left, and forward Jarred Vanderbilt defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
Basketball: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos, left, tries to get past Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
Warriors Lakers Basketball
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after missing a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles.
Lakers Warriors Basketball
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, watches along with Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes as his shot goes in while referee Brett Nansel gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.
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