The Los Angeles Lakers secured a narrow two-point victory over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, capping off a memorable holiday game. Behind a winning layup from Austin Reaves with one second remaining, the Lakers defeated the Warriors 115-113.
Los Angeles held a nine-point lead with 1:30 left in regulation but saw the Warriors rally back to tie the score with seven seconds left after a three-pointer from Stephen Curry. However, Reaves responded with a layup on the ensuing possession, securing the win for the Lakers.
This Christmas Day game marked the narrowest margin of victory for any team since 2016, when LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a one-point win over the Warriors. The Lakers’ Austin Reaves finished the game with a triple-double, while Stephen Curry scored 38 points for Golden State.
Celebrities and sports figures reacted enthusiastically to the Lakers’ win on social media, praising players such as Austin Reaves, LeBron James, and Steph Curry for their outstanding performances. The thrilling matchup has left fans excited about NBA basketball on Christmas Day.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/43162407/social-media-reactions-los-angeles-lakers-golden-state-warriors-christmas-nba