The Lakers’ lack of ball security (20 turnovers – 15 in the first half) helped create easier opportunities for the Warriors, who scored 22 points off the giveaways. The Lakers didn’t stay attached enough to one of Golden State’s best shooters, and Buddy Hield (17 points) found his rhythm behind the arc as a difference-maker off the bench. Warriors star Steph Curry sealed the victory with a 31-foot 3-pointer that gave the Warriors a 117-107 lead with 51 seconds left. Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 31 points and made all 16 of his free throw attempts to go with five rebounds and four assists. Jonathan Kuminga added 17 points and nine rebounds for the Warriors, who shot 17 for 40 from 3-point range and 26 for 29 from the foul line.