The defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
The LA Lakers with newly acquired guard Russell Westbrook on the court with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. All three scored in double digits in 111-99 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Stephen Curry scored 41 points as the Golden State Warriors took a big step toward locking up a postseason berth with a 123-108 victory over the desperate New Orleans Pelicans.
Stephen Curry scored 37 points and set an NBA record for 3-pointers in a month at 85, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Sacramento Kings 117-113.