Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers

Golden State's Defense Flips a 20-Point Deficit

Golden State won 101-89 despite shooting worse from the field, losing the overall rebounding battle and being outscored in the paint. Its disruptive defense produced 20 steals and helped force 30 Lakers turnovers, while a 14-0 third-quarter run erased most of a 20-point deficit before an 8-0 fourth-quarter run gave Golden State the lead for good. Golden State then outscored Los Angeles 29-13 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback.

Final score: Golden State Warriors 101, Los Angeles Lakers 89. Primary win factor: Defense.