LIVE: Lakers vs Warriors 65–47 at Halftime — LeBron James Goes Perfect From Three
The Los Angeles Lakers are dominating the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Sunday night, March 1, 2026, leading 65–47 at halftime. LeBron James is on an absolute tear, going a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range to pace a Lakers offense firing on all cylinders. Stephen Curry has not featured in tonight's box score, and the Warriors are misfiring badly from deep with just 20.8% three-point shooting in the first half.
Lakers vs Warriors Live Score: LAL 65, GSW 47 at Halftime
Los Angeles dominated the first quarter 33–20 and held the lead through the second to enter the break up 18. The Lakers' biggest lead of the night has reached 24 points — a blowout margin that has put the Chase Center crowd on edge. Golden State has been outclassed on both ends of the floor, shooting 40.0% overall and going ice cold from deep when it matters most.
The Warriors are getting no fast break opportunities, generating zero fast break points on two attempts in the first half. Los Angeles, by contrast, has converted fast break chances at a 57% clip and is winning the second-chance points battle 10–7. Draymond Green is a brutal minus-20 through two quarters.
LeBron James Leads Lakers With Flawless First Half vs Golden State Warriors
LeBron James is the clear story of the night through two quarters. He has 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, has made all 4 of his three-point attempts, and is distributing the ball beautifully with 4 assists against just 2 turnovers. His true shooting percentage of 88.3% is elite, and he is a plus-20 on the night — the best mark on either team.
Austin Reaves is giving Golden State nightmares off the perimeter, scoring 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting with an efficiency rating of 14. Luka Doncic is controlling the game from the point guard spot with 10 points and 6 assists against only 1 turnover. Marcus Smart has added 6 points off the bench with a plus-12 rating, knocking down 2-of-3 from three.
Is Steph Curry Playing Tonight? Warriors Struggle Without Star
Stephen Curry does not have a box score line listed tonight for the Golden State Warriors, suggesting he is either out injured or has not yet seen meaningful action. The Warriors' perimeter offense has visibly suffered, with Brandin Podziemski (6 pts, 0-for-5 from three) and De'Anthony Melton (8 pts, minus-14) unable to create consistent looks or keep pace with Los Angeles.
Draymond Green has 2 points, 2 assists, and 2 turnovers in a rough 16 minutes. He is a minus-20, the worst mark on the floor. The Warriors' bench has provided 25 points in total but the starters have been badly outplayed. Al Horford has been the Warriors' most efficient contributor with 5 points and an 86.8% true shooting percentage off the bench.
Key Halftime Stats: Lakers vs Golden State Warriors
| Category | LA Lakers | GS Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 47 |
| FG% | 53.2% | 40.0% |
| 3PT% | 52.9% | 20.8% |
| Rebounds | 31 | 21 |
| Assists | 13 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 7 |
| Points in Paint | 30 | 26 |
| Fast Break Pts | 9 | 0 |
| Bench Points | 14 | 25 |
Where to Watch Lakers vs Warriors Tonight
The Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game is airing live on ABC and ESPN tonight. The game is also available to stream on the ESPN App with a valid cable or streaming subscription, and on NBA League Pass for out-of-market viewers. The game tipped off at 8:30 p.m. ET from Chase Center in San Francisco.
Lakers vs Warriors: Second Half Prediction
Los Angeles holds an 18-point lead heading into the third quarter with LeBron James in full command of the game. Unless Steph Curry suddenly returns and sparks a historic Golden State Warriors comeback, the Lakers look firmly in control of this rivalry matchup tonight. The Lakers entered this game as slim road favorites, and they are playing well above expectations through 24 minutes. Barring a dramatic Warriors third-quarter run, Los Angeles is on a clear path to the road victory at Chase Center.
