Klay Thompson scored 28 points (14 in the second quarter), and the defending champion Golden State Warriors went on a 25-8 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-101.
The Lakers led 89-88 when Shaun Livingston’s 10-foot fadeaway put the Warriors ahead for good with 10:49 left. Stephen Curry scored 10 points and Andre Iguodala made 2 3-pointers, both on passes from DeMarcus Cousins as they pulled away to a 113-97 lead with 3:30 left.
Kevin Durant had 21 points (14 in the paint) and 11 assists, and Iguodala added 17 points on 7 for 9 shooting off the bench.
For the Lakers, Brandon Ingram scored 20 points.
The Warriors shot 47.3% from the field and 32.4% from 3 to the Lakers’ 43.8% and 25.9%. The Lakers forced 10 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions.