LOS ANGELES – On one side was a brilliant offensive talent, a singular force wearing purple and gold. On the other side, donning blue, was an effective collective.

On Tuesday night at Crypto Arena, the Warriors’ team-centric approach to scoring the ball prevailed over the Lakers’ all-Luka Doncic, all the time tactics in a 119-109 victory. With sciatica relegating LeBron James to a spectator, Doncic was unstoppable as a scorer and put up 43 points.

However, after a close first half that saw the Warriors lead just 55-54, the visitors outscored Los Angeles by 10 in the third quarter to create cushion. Steph Curry put in 23, Jimmy Butler poured in an efficient 31, and Jonathan Kuminga had 17.

Draymond Green orchestrated much of it as a passer in the post, while Buddy Hield provided punch of

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