Things got tense between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers as Luka Doncic and LeBron James got annoyed with one young star.
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers might have the best rivalry in the NBA today. LeBron James‘ history with Stephen Curry has made their games a must-see affair.
The Warriors got the last laugh in their latest game, toppling the Lakers in a thrilling game. Stephen Curry had a vintage night with 37 points, six assists, and three rebounds.
LeBron James was not far behind with a 33-point outing. James pointed out a similarity between this Warriors team and the Kevin Durant-led side of years past.
Warriors fans were understandably upset about what LeBron had to say. So, seeing the clip below will make them very happy.
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During the Warriors-Lakers game, Luka Doncic got fouled by Quinten Post. Post tried calling Luka out for foul-baiting, which Doncic did not take kindly to.
Post then directed his venom toward LeBron James, which forced the latter’s hand to clap back at him. Draymond Green tried intervening to calm things down, but it didn’t work out.
Luka: “I know your a** ain’t talking, you a p***y.”
Post: “What are you talking about?”
LeBron: “You’re a f*****g bum.”
Green: “Don’t talk to him, don’t talk to him!”
The quartet got into it with each other, until things were eventually settling down before the game went back to normal.
This level of intensity was a joy to watch for fans, as the Lakers-Warriors rivalry continues to deliver exciting basketball on a nightly basis.
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Several Warriors players earned their keep against the Lakers. Brandin Podziemski made Warriors’ history with his outing against Los Angeles.
Steve Kerr praised Jimmy Butler for his impact on the team, despite not putting up mammoth numbers. This Golden State team has shown they are for real.
Some of the top teams in the West will be worried about the prospect of facing the Warriors. With the way they are playing, it’s hard to see them not making a deep playoff run.
They just toppled the Denver Nuggets to go 46-31 on the season. Golden State are a team to watch heading into the playoffs.
