LeBron scores 42 points and overcomes Steph's 37 in the Lakers' 120-112 victory over the Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, and forward LeBron James (23) look on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, and forward LeBron James (23) look on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)


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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 42 points and 17 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew most of a 26-point lead before hanging on to beat the Golden State Warriors 120-112. Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Gabe Vincent hit five 3-pointers for the Lakers, who have won four straight and 10 of 12. Stephen Curry scored 37 points for the Warriors, but James came out on top in the latest duel between these two basketball greats and Olympic teammates. Curry went 13 of 35 from the field and hit six 3-pointers. His 20 3-point attempts matched the fifth-most in his career.

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