On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors had another disappointing game when they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 115-113 on their home floor.

The Clippers beat the Warriors in each of their first two meetings. Los Angeles sits in seventh place at 17-13 despite missing Kawhi Leonard — who won’t debut Friday — all year. Wing Terance Mann is also listed as out with a broken finger.

Wednesday was vintage Curry on the NBA’s showcase stage. But the vociferation of his excellence felt like a simultaneous cry for help.

Before falling to the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, star point guard Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors reportedly attempted to address

Reaves lifted the Lakers over the Warriors, 115-113, to hand Golden State (15-14) its 11th loss in the past 14 games. Curry finished with 38 points — a personal Christmas Day best — including eight 3s, and James poured in 31 points.

Steph Curry rivalry was an instant classic. Curry scored 38 points, including a game-tying 3, but Austin Reaves' last-second layup gave the Lakers a 115-113 win. LeBron James led LA with 31 points.

The NBA's shift toward three-point dominance has sparked debate among its biggest stars, with LeBron James voicing concerns and Stephen Curry defending the playstyle that revolutionized the game.

NBA fans were hoping that Friday night's game between the Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers would be a highly exciting battle between Steph Curry and a returning Kawhi Leonard. Unfortunately, it seems like those hopes won't be happening at all now.