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Curry Out as LeBron Leads Lakers Past Warriors

PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2026, 4:10 PM ET

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San Francisco. The Golden State Warriors ruled Steph Curry out Thursday before their home game, and the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James, defeated Golden State 119-103 at Chase Center this week as Curry remained sidelined while managing a right-knee issue. The decision left Golden State with multiple starters on the injury report and locked into the No.10 play-in seed; the Lakers, pursuing higher playoff seeding and missing other contributors during the season, recorded the win Thursday while monitoring their own roster health and seeding scenarios.

By Adyan K. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Jan. 30 — Steph Curry initially sidelined with a right-knee issue.
Approximately two months later — Curry returned to play on Sunday after absence.
Noon before Thursday — Warriors ruled Curry out for the home game versus the Lakers.
Thursday — Lakers beat Warriors 119-103 at Chase Center with Curry absent.
After game — Warriors locked into No.10 play-in seed; Lakers continued pursuit of higher seeding.

News Intelligence

If you're a Warriors fan, Curry's absence is a blow. His knee issue could impact the team's playoff performance. Keep an eye on updates about his health. If you're a Lakers fan, this win is a step towards a higher playoff seed.

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Who Benefited

The Los Angeles Lakers benefited immediately, securing a road victory that bolstered LeBron James' leadership narrative and helped the team pursue higher playoff seeding amid opponent injuries.

Who Impacted

The Golden State Warriors suffered from multiple absences, weakening their lineup, undermining home-court competitiveness and forcing reliance on bench players while managing Steph Curry's knee recovery.