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Jan 18, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is sandwiched between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
USA Today via Reuters
Jan 18, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) is sandwiched between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
If there is one team that has been very unpredictable so far, it’s the Golden State Warriors. Either they lose to a team that didn’t stand a chance against them, like the Indiana Pacers, or they take everyone by surprise and come out as winners against the team leading the West, the reigning champions, Los Angeles Lakers.
The Warriors made it count
The Warriors lost all hope until Draymond Green made his layup in the last three minutes of the game, giving the Warriors their first lead of the night. The Lakers were ahead of them the whole time but choked in the last quarter.
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A 12 point lead in the first quarter, a 16-point lead by half-time, suddenly tanking a 19 point lead, then losing 115-113. One could see a decline in the Lakers intensity towards the defense and commitment towards the offense in the second half. Both Anthony Davis and LeBron James had their off days, contributing a meager 17 and 19 points, respectively.
Whereas, Stephen Curry and Kelly Oubre Jr. stood out in this game. Curry dropped 26 points and Oubre added 23 points to the scoreboard. James even had a chance to get a win if he hadn’t missed the three-pointer buzzer-beater.
Warriors hold on to complete the 19-point comeback win vs. the Lakers after LeBron's game-winner attempt does not fall 😱 pic.twitter.com/13Z2ycQW61
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 19, 2021
Lakers are the new LA Clippers?
The Warriors have officially broken the five-game winning streak of the Lakers, and what’s worse is that the purple and gold won’t hear the end of it. This is because nobody expects them to tank leads like the LA Clippers and the Twitter world has already gone crazy.
While some have lauded the Warriors for making their incredible comeback, some fans have taken this opportunity to roast the Lakers brutally.
Streak ends at five. See you in Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/V0uM7Pdhec
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 19, 2021
Been waiting since I started to have an excuse to use this clip… pic.twitter.com/TJtu9J1xnY
— Stephen A. Smith Burner (@SASBurnerAcct) January 19, 2021
Warriors get the dub over the Lakers
Steph: 26 PTS | 7 AST
Oubre 23 PTS | 4 REB pic.twitter.com/8QOih5r26t— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) January 19, 2021
LeBron looking at Steph Curry after the Lakers and the Warriors game. pic.twitter.com/JqRqyG6IJ2
— Cameron Grant (@ImCoolCam101) January 19, 2021
LeBron in the Lakers locker room after the Warriors game. pic.twitter.com/24OLNc77dO
— Cameron Grant (@ImCoolCam101) January 19, 2021
Lakers fans right now going back on their timeline deleting their Jan 8th tweets about the Clippers blowing a 22-point lead to the Warriors… pic.twitter.com/hrYtFRE2H9
— Mario Peres (@uEatCrayons) January 19, 2021
Warriors fans sleeping tonight pic.twitter.com/JTKhrj3c2V
— 𝓛𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓪𝓽 𝓒𝓾𝓻𝓻𝔂 𝓜𝓪𝓷 🏆 (@GSWRevenge2021) January 19, 2021
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A die-hard Lakers fan, NBA Analyst Shannon Sharpe also showed his disappointment after their loss.
Lakers, WTF. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 19, 2021
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The Lakers have a great lead in the West, standing 11-4. But these are the silly losses that will land them in big trouble. If they are looking to go for a repeat, then they can’t be giving up being leads. As for the Warriors, this is a huge boost for their team. Can the Warriors begin their winning streak from here?
