The Lakers dominate the Warriors, James executes a father-son connection with a super dunk.

Today, the Lakers face the Warriors on the road. James makes his comeback, joining Kennard, Laravia, Hachimura, and Ayton in the starting lineup. Curry is out; the Warriors starters are Podziemski, Melton, Spencer, Nate Williams, and Green.

After the start, Ayton scores first with a mid-range shot, the Warriors equalize, James hits two consecutive tough shots, showing good form.

The Lakers have a size advantage, exploiting mismatches easily.

Kennard hits a mid-range shot, Ayton grabs an offensive rebound and scores an easy dunk, prompting the Warriors to call the first timeout.

James makes his first three-point attempt.

Vanderbilt and Bronny enter the game; Ayton and Vanderbilt execute a two-man play, maneuvering until they score.

Kennard hits a mid-range shot, the Warriors score 5 consecutive points, Laravia responds with a three-pointer.

The Warriors also hit a three, the Lakers call a timeout. Bronny gets the ball and passes to James for a dunk, another father-son connection.

After a Warriors three-pointer, James responds.

At the end of the first quarter, Lakers lead Warriors 28-23. James has 12 points and 1 assist, Ayton 7 points and 1 rebound, Laravia 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, Kennard 4 points and 2 assists, Bronny 1 rebound.

In the second quarter, the Warriors run a 9-0 surge, Lakers call timeout. James hits a difficult three-pointer, currently 3-for-3.

Opponent hits a three, Lakers stumble but score two points.

James assists Timi with a long pass, Hachimura hits a three, Lakers take the lead, LeBron enters rest period.

Ayton fails to secure a rebound well, after Hachimura hits another three, Warriors call timeout.

Bronny scores 4 consecutive points!

Ayton scores a putback dunk, venting frustration.

James hits a bank shot mid-range jumper.

Halftime: Lakers lead Warriors 53-49. James: 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Bronny: 4 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Hachimura: 8 points, 2 steals; Ayton: 9 points, 4 rebounds; Laravia: 5 points, 4 rebounds; Kennard: 7 points, 3 assists; Vanderbilt: 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Timi: 2 points.

Third quarter: Warriors commit two consecutive turnovers, Lakers score 5 straight, Warriors call timeout. Ayton scores high-post, James assists Hachimura for 2+0.

After a Warriors three-pointer, Laravia hits one too.

Ayton scores such a putback?

James executes a block on the board, but injures his hand and has to leave the court.

He sits on the bench icing his pinky finger, likely not a serious issue.

A fast-break counterattack puts Lakers up by 14, Warriors timeout, Warriors now have 15 turnovers.

James returns to the court, assists Bronny for a three-pointer, another father-son connection.

Lakers enter the fourth quarter leading 82-73, James throws himself out again.

He then assists Laravia for a dunk, and completes a solo drive, Warriors call timeout.

Lakers steal, James charges forward, super glide dunk, can you believe this is a 41-year-old veteran?

Laravia hits a three-pointer, a Warriors player subsequently injured, timeout called.

Kennard finally hits his first three-pointer today.

Last 6 minutes, Lakers lead by as much as 25 points. Redick lacks awareness, doesn't call timeout to rest James, James fouls himself to go rest. Then referee calls a T, saying Lakers disrupted Warriors fast break.

James still expresses confusion about that referee's technical foul.

The game is already decided, final score Lakers 119-103 Warriors. James: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, 1 block; Hachimura: 15 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Ayton: 21 points, 5 rebounds; Laravia: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals; Kennard: 14 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals; Vanderbilt: 2 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Bronny: 10 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals; Smith: 9 points; Timi: 4 points, 2 assists; Bufkin: 2 points.

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