Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to an easy 129-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Both of the Lakers’ stars flirted with triple-double performances but sat out the latter part of the second half. Doncic was celebrating his 27th birthday on Saturday.
Austin Reaves contributed to the offense with 18 points.
Los Angeles snapped a three-game losing streak that had it entering this game just 1-3 following the All-Star break.
The Lakers improved to 35-24 on the season. The Warriors fell to 31-29.
LeBron James stats vs. Warriors
Points: 22
FG: 7-for-13
3PT: 4-for-6
Free Throws: 4-for-5
Rebounds: 7
Assists: 9
Steals: 1
Blocks: 0
Turnovers: 4
Fouls: 1
Minutes: 28
Luka Doncic stats vs. Warriors
Points: 26
FG: 9-for-17
3PT: 4-for-9
Free Throws: 4-for-4
Rebounds: 6
Assists: 8
Steals: 1
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 2
Fouls: 2
Minutes: 29
How did Lakers celebrate Doncic’s birthday?
After the Lakers’ victory over the Warriors, Doncic told ESPN what he received for his birthday from his teammates.