Lakers beat Warriors, quiet night for LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break to beat the Golden State Warriors 124-111 in what ended up being quiet nights for LeBron James at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night.

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2023

James, who suffered a hand injury during the All-Star game Sunday night, finished with 13 points, but was 5 of 20 from the floor, marking only the sixth time in his career he has shot 25% or worse when attempting at least 20 shots.

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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2023

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Malik Beasley, who was acquired from Utah as part of a three-team trade during the Feb. 9 deadline, scored 25 points and Austin Reaves had 17 off the bench for the Lakers.

Beasley enjoyed an impressive start in Los Angeles as has two 20-point games in his four starts for the Lakers.

Reeves made all six of his shots from the field and was 4 of 4 from the foul line. His big quarter was the third, when he scored 13 points.

The Lakers had seven players in double figures.

Klay Thompson led the defending champions Golden State with 22 points and Ty Jerome added 20. The Warriors have dropped four of their last five and are 29-30.

Lakers visit the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday while the Warriors host the Houston Rockets on Friday night.