Overpowered Warriors run circles around Lakers in lopsided affair

The Warriors’ DeMarcus Cousins shoots over the defense of the Lakers’ JaVale McGee during the first half of Thursday’s game at Staples Center. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES — A white towel or a running clock – the Lakers needed one of those on Thursday night. It was only the first quarter when Steph Curry looped a half-court pass around his back, finding an open Kevin Durant for a fastbreak dunk. The visiting Golden State Warriors were up by 19 p