Klay Thompson scored 33 points (16 in the fourth quarter), and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 117-115.
Thompson’s 3-pointer answered Austin Reaves’ 2 free throws and put the Warriors back ahead for good with 1:35 left in the fourth quarter.
The Lakers got within 115-114 on Anthony Davis’ free throw with 1:12 to play, but Stephen Curry answered with a driving layup.
During clutch time, the Warriors outscored the Lakers 11-10. Thompson scored 6 of the Warriors’ 11 on 2 for 3 shooting. With 3:14 left, Otto Porter Jr. stole the ball from LeBron James, and Thompson’s 3-pointer off it tied the game at 109.
Curry had 24 points and 8 assists. Thompson scored 16 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter.
For the Lakers, James had 26 points, a season-high 15 rebounds and 8 assists but shot 9 for 27. Talen Horton-Tucker scored 17 points (9 on 3 3-pointers) off the bench.
The Lakers forced 9 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Warriors 42-20 off the bench.