Stephen Curry scores 31 points, leading Warriors to a 128-121 victory over Lakers, despite LeBron James' 40 points; Warriors move ahead of Lakers in Western Conference.

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry scores 31 points in his return, leading the team to a crucial 128-121 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, despite LeBron James scoring 40 points for the Lakers. The Warriors capitalised on Anthony Davis' absence after he sustained an eye injury early in the game. This victory moves the Warriors into ninth place in the Western Conference, pushing them a percentage point ahead of the Lakers.