Lakers Vs Warriors: LeBron’s 1,000th Laker Three, Luka’s Birthday Barrage Fuel 129-101 Win
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In a decisive lakers vs warriors matchup at Chase Center, the visiting Los Angeles Lakers won 129-101 on Saturday, snapping a three-game skid and producing a standout individual milestone when LeBron James made his 1, 000th three-pointer as a member of the franchise.
Lakers Vs Warriors: Milestone, Momentum and Missing Stars
LeBron James, age 41, started hot, making his first four 3-point attempts in the 129-101 road victory. That stretch included the 1, 000th three-pointer he has made while wearing the purple and gold, putting him alongside Kobe Bryant as the only two players in franchise history to reach 1, 000 Lakers triples. A team tweet on March 1, 2026 celebrated the milestone.
The five players with the most Lakers 3-pointers all time stood as follows after the game: Kobe Bryant 1, 827; LeBron James 1, 002; Derek Fisher 846; Nick Van Exel 750; Byron Scott 595. LeBron’s 1, 002 Lakers triples are part of a career total of 2, 618 made 3s, which includes 1, 251 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
How the Game Unfolded
The Lakers opened the game aggressively and built large leads by quarter: a 17-point edge after the first quarter, extended to 24 in the second, to 30 in the third and up to 32 in the fourth before coasting to the final score. Los Angeles shot strongly as a team, converting 19 of 41 from long range in one accounting and finishing the night shooting 53% from the field and 46% from 3-point range in another tally of team numbers.
LeBron’s four first-half 3-pointers were the most he has recorded in a single half this season. He entered halftime with a game-high 20 points and finished with 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, helping halt the Lakers’ three-game losing streak. The victory improved the Lakers’ record to 35-24.
Luka’s Birthday Outburst and Supporting Cast
Luka Dončić, who turned 27 years old on Saturday, took over in the second half. Dončić knocked down four triples early in the third quarter and finished the night with 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds in 29 minutes. Austin Reaves added 18 points in 28 minutes. Luke Kennard scored 16 points, noted as his best output with the Lakers so far, and Jake LaRavia contributed 15 points off the bench.
Warriors Context and Injury Updates
The Golden State Warriors, now 31-29, struggled to keep pace after digging a double-digit hole in the first quarter. The Warriors were without Stephen Curry, who is nursing a right knee injury, and Kristaps Porziņģis, who remains out due to "illness. " Another absence noted in coverage was Jimmy Butler, sidelined after right anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Those missing pieces contributed to a depleted Golden State lineup.
Stephen Curry provided an update from the sideline, saying he is feeling better but that recovery has been unpredictable. He indicated progress since the All-Star break and acknowledged he hasn’t returned to the court yet; he also said a reevaluation is planned for Sunday and that "it's going to be a little longer" before he returns. Curry described the return as involving work to strengthen surrounding areas and managing pain tolerance once on the court.
