LeBron James was all-encompassing and Anthony Davis rebounded from a subpar Game 2 as the Lakers dominated the warriors 127-97 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series.
It was a slow start for LeBron James, but he kept grinding and grinding, eventually his play building and sending the fans at Crypto.com Arena into a frenzy.
Davis redeemed himself in Game 3. His 25 points on seven-for-10 shooting and 11 of 12 free throws, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots were a much better outcome than his 11 points and seven rebounds in Game 2. “Obviously you see the way D-Lo started the game. I think he had our first 11 and then AD chipped in I think seven in that quarter, so it allowed me to kind of focus on the glass,” James said. “Also, I had a few assists in that first quarter. Wasn’t how the game was played, but that was just how the game was going. And for me I’m never a force guy. I’ve always been a guy, I let the game come to me and make my imprint when needed.
James had plenty of help, with six teammates scoring in double figures as the Lakers led by as many as 34 after trailing by seven following the first quarter.Pictures: The Lakers and Anthony Davis retake control of the NBA Western Conference semifinal series Saturday by routing the Warriors in Game 3.
Davis’ first two points were earned from the free-throw line, coming after he was fouled with a blow to the head by Draymond Green, knocking the Lakers center to the court and leaving Davis down holding his head while he recovered. The Lakers’ Anthony Davis drives on the Warriors’ JaMychal Green during Game 3. Davis had 25 points and 13 rebounds.
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