NBA playoffs: Lakers wallop Warriors to take 2-1 series lead in Western Conference semifinals

The Los Angeles Lakers got 25 points and 13 rebounds from Anthony Davis in Game 3, mirroring his Game 1 performance, to grab a 127-97 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday and a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. LeBron James added 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in the win.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 23 points. Andrew Wiggins (16 points) and Klay Thompson (15) were the only other Warrior players in double figures. Game 4 is 10 p.m. ET Monday (TNT) in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis dribbles around the Golden State Warriors' JaMychal Green in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 6, 2023. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis dribbles around the Golden State Warriors' JaMychal Green in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 6, 2023. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis dribbles around the Golden State Warriors’ JaMychal Green in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on May 6, 2023. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Recap of Warriors-Lakers Game 3

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