The Warriors broke their season-high for 3-pointers in a game

The Warriors showcased a reminiscent display of their golden era prowess as they triumphed over the Lakers in Los Angeles. Facing the Lakers, who could potentially be their opponents in a high-stakes play-in game next week, the Warriors delivered an impressive performance by sinking a season-high 26 3-pointers.

Their shooting was remarkably efficient, with a scorching 63.4% accuracy from beyond the arc, surpassing their previous best of 53.1% this season. In the 134-120 victory, Steph Curry maintained a perfect 6-for-6 record from deep, while Draymond Green and Klay Thompson each contributed five successful treys. Notably, this win marked the Warriors’ first back-to-back victories in Los Angeles since 2019, a feat achieved during a period when LeBron James was sidelined for the latter half of the season.

The recent victory, marking Golden State’s eighth win in their last nine games, keeps their hopes of climbing the play-in hierarchy alive. Losses by the Kings and Suns on Tuesday further complicate the already crowded positions six through ten, with the Warriors now within half a game of both the Lakers and Sacramento. Additionally, this win grants the Warriors the tiebreaker advantage over the Lakers.

In the event that the Warriors and Lakers square off in the play-in round, their regular-season matchups may be disregarded, akin to Kobe Bryant’s iconic trash-tossing gesture. Both of these premier franchises from the West Coast have rarely faced each other at full strength. LeBron James missed one of their games, while Anthony Davis exited another in the first quarter due to an eye injury.

In the latest matchup, Davis was sidelined due to headache and nausea, preventing him from taking the court. The sole game where all star players participated throughout was on January 27, resulting in a thrilling 145-144 double-overtime victory for the Lakers. However, numerous strategic adjustments and lineup changes have occurred for both teams since then.

Considering the limited relevant tape from this season’s Warriors-Lakers encounters, there is little to glean for potential future matchups. Moreover, there is uncertainty regarding whether they will even meet again next week.