SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers were without one of their best players for all but seven minutes of their Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
Despite Anthony Davis’ early exit Wednesday because of a left ankle injury, the Lakers pulled out a 115-113 victory over the Warriors after Austin Reaves’ game-winning layup in a matchup that featured two all-time great players adding another chapter to their historic rivalry.
“Austin’s a fearless competitor,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said.