Lakers-Warriors Christmas Classic Sparks Social Media Buzz

 

The Los Angeles Lakers are certainly celebrating a Merry Christmas.

They triumphed over the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday, thanks to a game-winning layup from Austin Reaves, capping off a thrilling holiday matchup.

Los Angeles held a nine-point lead with 1:30 left in regulation, but Golden State mounted a comeback, tying the game with 7 seconds remaining after Stephen Curry drained a 3-pointer — the second of back-to-back treys in the final minute. Reaves responded with a clutch layup on the next possession. Curry’s last-second heave hit the backboard, sealing the Lakers' wild victory.

The two-point win marks the closest Christmas Day game since 2016, when LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers edged Curry’s Warriors by a single point, according to ESPN Research.

Here’s how the sports world reacted to the Lakers’ win.