What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers surrendered 33 points in the opening period before holding the Golden State Warriors to 35 points combined across the second and third quarters. Los Angeles leads Golden State 111-83 with the game in progress.

Why it matters: Locking down defensively after the first quarter allowed Los Angeles to turn a high-scoring opening frame into a comfortable in-game margin over Golden State.

What to watch: Play continues in Los Angeles as the Lakers and Warriors finish the fourth quarter.