Curry keeps the Warriors alive against Lakers in suspense due to Davis' injury

The Golden State Warriors dodged elimination on Wednesday, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106, who suffered an injury to Anthony Davis. Stephen Curry was once again the leader with 27 points and 8 assists but, unlike in recent games, he was well supported by several of his teammates.

Forward Andrew Wiggins had 25 points and power forward Draymond Green was unusually active on offense with 20 points, his second-highest all season, 10 rebounds and 4 assists.

“We just wanted to win and give ourselves a chance, knowing that we've got a great sixth game in Los Angeles and obviously we need it to stay alive,” Curry said.

The Warriors, defending NBA champions, survived the first of three qualifying chances and came within 3-2 in this Western Conference semifinal.

Davis' injury

LeBron James (25 points and 9 rebounds) and his Lakers will have another chance to advance on Friday in front of their fans, but for the moment they are on high alert for the condition of Anthony Davis, who received an involuntary nudge to the temple of the rival center Kevin Looney.

Davis withdrew from the game with seven and a half minutes remaining, when he had 23 points and 9 rebounds.. A possible loss of the pivot in the sixth game on Friday could facilitate a turnaround in this tie.

The Lakers did not issue any medical reports on their player after the game, but coach Darvin Ham told reporters that Davis “seems to be fine now, that's his status right now.”

“I didn't see the blow (…) But the medical team says he's better and that's the most important thing,” said LeBron James, with his mind set on ending the series in front of his fans.

Brunson, the savior of the Knicks

Guided by the 38 points of an indefatigable Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks also defeated the Miami Heat 112-103 this Wednesday and came close 3-2 in this NBA Eastern Conference semifinal.

Jimmy Butler's Heat, who finished with 19 points and 9 assists, fought until the end to finish off the tie at the emblematic Madison Square Garden and now they will have a second chance on Friday at their court.

The winner of this series will face the winner of the semifinal between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, who lead the tie 3-2, in the Eastern Finals.