May 03, 2023
SPORTS NEWS
NBA LEAGUE:Lakers defeat Warriors in Game 1
"NBA 2023 LA Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-112 in Game 1 on
May 3, 2023, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.”
With all possible speed, full of passion, enthusiasm, and inspire
to win, , the Los Angeles Lakers ruled supreme, defeating the
Golden State Warriors at 117-112 as Game 1 of the NBA League
showdown began on May 3, 2023, at the Chase Center in San
Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State
Warriors 117–112 in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs.
GSW made great moves in the first quarter, scoring 31 points
while the Lakers scored 29; in the second quarter, GSW scored
33 points while the Lakers scored 36; in the third quarter, GSW
scored 24 points while the Lakers scored 31; and in the fourth
quarter, the Lakers defeated GSW as they won the first game.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 30 points, 23
rebounds, five assists, and four shot blocks. D'Angelo Russell
also made a critical shot with his hand in his face. Despite the
fact that the reigning champions are on a 14-0 run, James
believes in the Lakers. James' 23 points in 23 postseason games
versus the Warriors were the third-fewest in his career.
Curry's 3-pointer with 1:38 remaining tied the game
after Jordan Poole missed a 3-point attempt. Kevon
Looney had a career-high 23 rebounds, Klay Thompson
had a game-high 27 points, and Klay Thompson
contributed 25.
Lebron James stated following the game, "We've been
playing playoff basketball for about 2 1/2 months now
just to punch our clock to be able to play right now in the
postseason. We were very resilient tonight. We know
how great they are on their home floor, so to withstand
that, it's another good step for our ballclub.
The Lakers won the NBA's first game in 2023 after
overwhelming GSW. "I thought AD had a great game," he
said during the interview. "Obviously, he dominated, and
he got four shots blocked and altered," Warriors coach
Steve Kerr said. "That is exactly what this team has been
doing for the last few months." They've been one of the
league's greatest defensive teams for a reason, and he's
a big part of that."