LeBron’s Lakers Rout Warriors 127–97, Take 2–1 Series Lead

LeBron’s Lakers Rout Warriors 127–97, Take 2–1 Series Lead
D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket past Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter in game three of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs in Los Angeles on May 6, 2023. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—Anthony Davis had 25 points and 13 rebounds, a slow-starting LeBron James finished with 21 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2–1 lead in their second-round playoff series with a 127–97 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 on Saturday night, May 6.

D'Angelo Russell hit five 3-pointers while scoring 21 points for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who remained unbeaten at home in the postseason with a strong defensive effort against the reigning NBA champions.