In Game 3 of the playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, the Lakers came away with a dominant 127-97 victory. The win moves the Lakers ahead in the series, two games to one.
The Lakers were led by the dynamic duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Davis put up 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks, while James had 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. D'Angelo Russell also had a big night, scoring 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.
For the Warriors, Steph Curry led the way with 23 points. Andrew Wiggins scored 16 points and had 9 rebounds. Klay Thompson added 15 points.
The game started off with a competitive first quarter, as the Warriors held a 30-23 lead. However, the Lakers turned things around in the second quarter, outscoring the Warriors 36-18 to take a 59-48 lead into halftime. The Lakers never looked back from there, putting up 27 points in the third quarter and 41 in the fourth.
One of the keys to the Lakers' victory was their three-point shooting. The Lakers made 15-of-31 (48.4%) of their three-point attempts, with Russell leading the way with 5-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc. The Warriors, on the other hand, struggled from three-point range, making just 13-of-44 (29.5%) of their attempts.
The next game in the series will take place on Monday, May 8th. The Lakers will look to take a commanding 3-1 lead, while the Warriors will try to even the series at two games apiece. Based on the Lakers' dominant performance in Game 3, they will be feeling confident heading into the next game. However, the Warriors are a resilient team, and they will be looking to bounce back after the tough loss. It should make for an exciting and competitive Game 4.
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