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Key Points:
- The Lakers lost their opening game of the California Classic to the Golden State Warriors 104-72, struggling with poor shooting and a large deficit throughout the match.
- Rookie Cameron Carr led the Lakers with 19 points, including five three-pointers, while Adou Thiero contributed nine points and showed solid movement despite limited scoring.
- Golden State’s Yaxel Lendeborg was highly effective, scoring 14 points and shooting a perfect 4-4 from three-point range in the first half, helping the Warriors build a significant lead.
- The Lakers shot just 37% from the field compared to Golden State’s 65%, with the Lakers’ shot selection described as rough and messy, leading to a 34-point deficit by the end of the third quarter.
- Los Angeles will face the Miami Heat next in the California Classic on Sunday at 1:30 PM PT.
