The Golden State Warriors continued their dominant home streak with a 116-98 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, extending their perfect start at home this season to 19 games and pushing their regular-season home win streak to 37. For users following the action on Melbet App, it was a night of record-breaking energy, emotional returns, and a signature performance by Stephen Curry.
Curry lit up the court with 26 points in just three quarters, drilling 8 of 16 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Kobe Bryant, playing through injury, recorded 8 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block on 4-of-15 shooting in what felt like a symbolic appearance. Early in the game, fans inside the arena seemed torn—many Warriors fans broke into cheers for Kobe. While the “Splash Brothers” fired away, the crowd often fell silent, giving Kobe a send-off filled with respect and nostalgia.
The first quarter saw both teams trade baskets, tied at 10 at one point. Kobe opened strong with 3 makes in his first 6 attempts, but missed his next four shots as Julius Randle and Tarik Black stepped up to keep the Lakers close, ending the quarter trailing just 24-23. In the second quarter, D’Angelo Russell and Black combined for a short run that gave the Lakers a brief 34-31 lead, prompting Golden State to bring its starters back early. A quick 8-2 Warriors run flipped the scoreboard again. Kobe took only one shot in the second quarter, scoring no points, while Russell and Jordan Clarkson each reached double figures by halftime. Curry sank two more threes to send the Warriors into the break with a 52-49 lead.
The third quarter remained tight early on, with Kobe delivering a highlight block on Klay Thompson and stealing the ball from Draymond Green. But Curry took over. After Lou Williams responded with a three, Curry drained two more triples, bringing his tally to 24 points—all from downtown. The Lakers briefly rallied to within 70-73, but the Warriors hit back with an 11-0 burst fueled by dunks from Green and Festus Ezeli and a fast-break slam from Curry. Golden State ended the quarter up 86-72, dominating the period much like their previous two matchups against the Lakers, where they averaged a 27.5-point winning margin.
Opening the fourth, Golden State launched another 8-0 run to go up by 20. This allowed stars like Curry to check out early—Melbet App users saw the bench step in to close the game. The Lakers made one last push, led by Clarkson, cutting the gap with an 11-4 surge. In a moment of poetic drama, the home crowd chanted “Kobe, Kobe,” prompting the veteran to return to the court with just over four minutes remaining.
He quickly assisted Ryan Kelly for a three-point play, and the Lakers trimmed the lead to 90-103. But Harrison Barnes and Ian Clark answered to seal the win. With three minutes left, Kobe exited the game to a chorus of applause.
The Warriors closed out the 116-98 win, continuing their home dominance while fans on Melbet App witnessed both the relentless efficiency of Golden State and the enduring legacy of Kobe Bryant in a game that felt bigger than just the scoreboard.