The Warriors vs. Lakers game had all the intensity you’d expect from two teams with a playoff mindset. But things really heated up in the second quarter when one of Golden State’s new faces, rookie center Quintin Post, got into a fiery exchange with two of the NBA’s biggest stars. And let’s just say he didn’t exactly back down.
At first, it looked like your typical physical matchup, but then things got personal. Post was clearly frustrated, motioning toward the Lakers’ sideline and throwing a few words in their direction. What he said set off a chain reaction, and suddenly LeBron James and Luka Doncic were both firing back with some very unfiltered trash talk. The whole thing escalated fast and the audio was leaked.
In the video, you can hear Luka and LeBron talking trash to Post, and he calmly responds. Just as things seemed to be escalating, Draymond Green stepped in to cool things down.
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A rookie trying to find his footing, he now finds himself in headlines for standing up to a veteran like LeBron James and a global superstar like Luka Doncic. The fact that he didn’t hesitate to speak up shows his competitive spirit, and it gives us a glimpse of the fire he brings to the court.
The Warriors came out on top, beating the Lakers 123-116. Steph Curry led the charge with 37 points and looked locked in from the start. Meanwhile, the Lakers struggled to find their rhythm late in the game. For a team still fighting for playoff position, it was a tough one to swallow.