The first half began with Anthony Davis of the Lakers making a significant impact, scoring seven straight points and contributing to a 33-21 lead early on. Davis’s effort was matched by Harden, who demonstrated his shooting ability by converting 40% of his attempts and finishing the first half with eight points and six rebounds. As the game progressed, Klay Thompson from the Warriors found his rhythm, scoring eight consecutive points, including two crucial three-pointers that helped maintain the momentum.
