LeBron Leads Lakers Past Warriors Without Luka

LeBron James had 26 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds as the Lakers beat the Warriors 119-103 on Thursday. Los Angeles was without Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, but LeBron shot 11-of-17, while Deandre Ayton added 21 points. Bronny James scored 10 off the bench. The Lakers moved to 51-29 after pulling away in the second half. They finished with 37 assists and shot 55.2 percent from three. Golden State, without Stephen Curry because of right knee injury management, dropped to 37-43.