The Warriors defeated the Lakers 134-120 on the road, and this victory was not just a game victory, it was simply a triple happier day for Warriors fans! And the Lakers, is it really going to fall to tenth now? Looking at the chaos of the Western Conference standings, it feels like the entire lower half of the West has become a familiar and unfamiliar porridge.
First of all, let's talk about this game. The Warriors rushed in with all their might, and the three-pointers came one after the other like dumplings. Soon after the break, the Warriors showed their outside firepower, hitting seven of their first ten three-pointers. To be honest, isn't this kind of feeling reminiscent of the mythical Apollo in the mythical story? Dream Chasing Green, who usually looks more about defense and assists, is like a different person in this game, scoring two three-pointers in a row. The Lakers, on their side, are not vegetarians either, and at one point chased the score closer, but the Warriors' three-pointers were like a ticking time bomb, and every time the Lakers wanted to fight back, they exploded on time.
At halftime, the Warriors led the Lakers 71-60. The team's three-point shooting rate in the first half was as high as 68.2%, how can this data be a "burning" word? Dream Green made all 5 shots in the first half, he was making a science fiction movie, right?
Entering the second half, the Warriors' offensive efficiency dropped slightly, and the Lakers also showed their resilience, chasing the margin to single digits at one point. But whenever the point difference narrows, the Warriors can always find a way to stabilize the situation, especially the three-point shot at the critical moment, which simply poured cold water on the Lakers' counterattack. In the end, the Warriors won on the road, shooting 26 of 41 three-pointers from three-point range, proving once again that they are the king of three-point shots.
When it comes to individual performances, Klay has 27 points, Curry has 23 points, Wiggins has 17 points, and Dream Green has a very good performance with 15 points. On the Lakers' side, James is still the panacea, with a high score of 33 points and comprehensive data, but unfortunately, the absence of thick eyebrows still has a great impact on the Lakers.
In other games today, the Kings lost to the Thunder, the Pelicans beat the Trail Blazers, and the Suns were bloodied by the Clippers, which was undoubtedly a joy for the Warriors. Seeing this, does it feel like the standings in the west are even more chaotic?
Now the west is simply a melee. The Warriors, Lakers, Kings, Pelicans, Suns, these teams are constantly changing in the rankings, and each game can affect the entire Western Conference. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that the teams in the Pacific region have shown great competitiveness, all of them made the playoffs last year, and they are expected to repeat this year.
Watching the Warriors revelry in the three-point rain, watching the Lakers languish in the absence of thick eyebrows, looking at the rows of numbers in the Western Conference standings, we can't help but ask, is this the NBA, is this the basketball we love? The answer is yes. These victories and losses, these laughter and tears, are all gifts that basketball gives us.
As the regular season draws to a close, every game counts. Can the Warriors maintain their three-point firepower? Can the Lakers find the key to victory in the absence of thick eyebrows? What will be the final pattern of the Western Conference standings? The answer to all these questions will take time to be revealed. But one thing is for sure, and that is that we will continue to witness the excitement, the passion, and the possibilities that basketball offers as a great sport.