Last Time They Met
The Warriors outshot the Lakers 53.5 to 39.3 percent, outrebounded them 48 to 39, and looked far more talented and together than their neighbors to the south.
"Growing pains. We have a lot of young guys on this team, myself included. They're going to happen," Meeks said.
And for a change, Golden State also had the brightest star.
Thompson scored 16 points and made all four of his 3-pointers to help the Warriors take a 26-16 lead after the first quarter. He had 27 points at halftime.
Thompson, who also had three rebounds and one assist, left to a standing ovation with 13.3 seconds remaining in the third quarter and the Warriors up 96-62. His previous career high was 34 points in the Game 2 win at San Antonio in the second round of the playoffs in the spring, part of a surprising run that set the stage for high hopes this season.
"When we are clicking," Jackson said, "we know how good we can be."
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