LeBron James has 26 points, 11 assists to lead Lakers past Warriors 119-103 as Stephen Curry sits

Q: What were LeBron James' stats in the game against the Warriors?

LeBron James scored 26 points, provided 11 assists, and grabbed eight rebounds during the game.

Q: Why did Stephen Curry not play in the game against the Lakers?

Stephen Curry sat out to avoid playing consecutive nights after returning from a 27-game absence due to a right knee injury.

Q: What is the significance of this game for the Golden State Warriors?

This game was significant as it was the Warriors' final scheduled match at Chase Center before they head on the road for the play-in tournament as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference.

LeBron James has 26 points, 11 assists to lead Lakers past Warriors 119-103 as Stephen Curry sits

TL;DR

LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points and 11 assists in a 119-103 victory over the Warriors, who played without Stephen Curry. The game marked a significant moment as it was Golden State's last scheduled match at Chase Center before heading into the play-in tournament.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds but didn't get to compete against rival and pal Stephen Curry as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Thursday night.

James shot 11 for 17 and made three 3-pointers. He exited briefly after appearing to jam his hand blocking a shot by Pat Spencer with 6:05 remaining in the third quarter.

After 23 years in the league and at age 41, James' future is uncertain. He is three years older than Curry, who sat out the front end of a home-road back-to-back in what is always a highly anticipated matchup — it was Golden State's final scheduled game at Chase Center, given the team is headed on the road for the play-in tournament as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference.

Curry had played the previous two contests in his return from a 27-game absence spanning two-plus months because of a right knee injury. The Warriors weren't ready to risk him playing consecutive nights.

Brandin Podziemski and Nate Williams scored 17 points apiece as Golden State used its 41st starting lineup of the season and was down to 10 healthy players. Newly signed center Charles Bassey had 12 points and 13 rebounds for his second straight double-double, while Spencer had 12 points, six assists and four rebounds.

Coach Steve Kerr hoped to get some reinforcements Friday at Sacramento, with big men Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis expected to play.

Deandre Ayton added 21 points and five rebounds and Jake LaRavia contributed 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists for the Lakers, who snapped a three-game losing streak with their fourth straight win on the Warriors' home floor.

Golden State's LJ Cryer limped off with 8:16 left in the game after grabbing his right ankle.