The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors in game 6 of the playoffs on May 12, 2023, with a final score of 122-101 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Lakers started strong, leading the first three quarters and closing the game with a 31-point fourth quarter. The win secured their spot in the next round of the playoffs.
LeBron James was the star of the game, leading the Lakers in scoring with 30 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Anthony Davis also had a strong performance, finishing the game with 17 points and a whopping 20 rebounds. Austin Reaves added 23 points, D'Angelo Russell had 19, and Lonnie Walker IV scored 13.
On the other side, Steph Curry led the Warriors in scoring with 32 points. Klay Thompson had a tough night, shooting just 15.8% from the field and finishing the game with eight points. The Warriors' bench did provide some scoring, with Donte DiVincenzo leading the way with 16 points, including four three-pointers. However, it was not enough to overcome the Lakers' dominant performance.
The Lakers shot 52.0% from the field and 50.0% from beyond the arc, while the Warriors shot just 37.9% from the field and 27.1% from three-point range. The Lakers also took care of the ball, only committing 6 turnovers.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Lakers, who now advance to the next round of the playoffs. They will face the Denver Nuggets. The first game in the series will be played on Tuesday, May 16.
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