James has a season-high 42 points, but the Lakers squander most of a 26-point lead before hanging on for a 120-112 victory, their 10th win in the past 12 games. Curry scores 37.

Beyond Curry’s quiet night, the game was decided in the paint. Phoenix got whatever it wanted in the lane, while the Warriors’ season-long struggles at finishing persisted. The Suns outscored the Warriors in the paint 56 to 36 and shot 16-for-17 at the rim compared to Golden State’s 9-for-22 at the cup.

Thursday's matchup has not been as close as many would have hoped, as the Lakers lead by 20 at halftime, but LeBron James has put on a show. LeBron finished the first half with 23