Lakers blow 25-point lead in double-digit loss to Warriors
Los Angeles Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Lakers blew a 25-point lead and ultimately lost 112-95 to the Golden State Warriors in their first NBA Cup game, struggling with turnovers and a lack of offense in the fourth quarter.
- Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 37 points but was inefficient from the field, while Stephen Curry scored 31 points with strong shooting from three-point range for the Warriors.
- The Lakers committed 22 turnovers, with Austin Reaves responsible for eight, highlighting ongoing ball control issues that coach JJ Redick emphasized need improvement.
- After a strong first quarter, the Lakers collapsed in the second quarter, allowing the Warriors to tie the game by halftime and outscoring the Lakers 38-15 in that period.
- The Lakers, still integrating nine new players, have won three of their first six games and are focusing on patience and team development as they aim to compete for a championship later in the season.
