Luke Walton's young Lakers put together a highlight reel vs. Warriors
Clear the lane, here comes Larry #LakeShow (?: @SpectrumSN | @spectdeportes | ESPN) pic.twitter.com/r26EBNdwNm
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 5, 2016
Kevin Durant and the Warriors, coming off a signature win over Russell Westbrook and the Thunder, came out a little flat Friday night against the Lakers.
Against the Lakers teams of the past couple years, they might've gotten away with it. But the young, new-look Lakers, coached by former Warriors assistant Luke Walton, were ready for the challenge, and put together a highlight reel against the defending West champs.
D'Angelo lobs it up to Mozzy for the monster slam #LakeShow (?: @SpectrumSN | @spectdeportes | ESPN) pic.twitter.com/2h9dOLW68t
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 5, 2016
D'Angelo Russell shakes 'n bakes and nails the trey! @Lakers rolling on ESPN. #NBARapidReplay #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/wPpbx6zt1r
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2016
Jordan Clarkson gets out in transition for the slam as the @Lakers lead early on ESPN! #NBARapidReplay https://t.co/hVMLl42ccU
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2016
Magic had an idea what was working for his Lakers.
After allowing 65 points in the first half, the Warriors woke up in the third quarter.
Steph finds KD for the TOUGH alley-oop finish and here come the @warriors! #NBARapidReplay @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/vIMbWho6nx
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2016
But the Lakers had the answers, pulling away for a 117-97 win thanks in part to more cold shooting from behind the arc by the Warriors. Steph Curry saw his streak of 157 straight games with a three end as he went 0 for 10. Klay Thompson shot 2 for 10 on threes.
Lou Williams with the swipe and flush to keep the Lakers up in the fourth! #NBARapidReplay @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/5iIymwzC79
— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2016
"We've got a lot of young talent here," Lakers guard Lou Williams told reporters. "Finally it's starting to look like we have some pieces in the right places."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.