Sports · October 31, 2026
Lakers blow 25-point lead in double-digit loss to Warriors
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 in the opening group stage game of the NBA Cup in San Francisco on Friday night, October 30, 2026. After falling behind by 25 points in the first half following a high-scoring start by Lakers guard Luka Dončić, the Warriors rallied to tie the game by halftime. Led by Stephen Curry's 31 points and a productive bench performance, Golden State completed a 42-point swing to secure the win. The victory served as revenge for an opening-night loss to Los Angeles earlier in the season.
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- New York PostTabloid
Lakers blow 25-point lead in NBA Cup-opening loss to Warriors
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Lakers blow 25-point lead in double-digit loss to Warriors
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Warriors escape 25-point hole behind Stephen Curry's 31, top Lakers
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Luka Dončić teaches Yaxel Lendeborg a lesson, but Warriors bail their rookie out in comeback win over Lakers
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95.
- The game took place on Friday night, October 30, 2026, in San Francisco.
- This was the NBA Cup opener for both teams.
- The Lakers held a 25-point lead in the first half.
- Stephen Curry scored 31 points for the Warriors.
- Luka Dončić played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Reported by only some outlets
- Luka Dončić scored 37 points, including 21 in the first quarter (reported by CBS Sports).
- Golden State's bench contributed 50 points (reported by Reuters).
- Brandin Podziemski scored 21 points with six assists (reported by New York Post).
- De'Anthony Melton scored 16 points (reported by New York Post).
- The game was tied at 53-53 at halftime (reported by New York Post).
- Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg fouled out after scoring six points (reported by CBS Sports).
Confirmed
- Warriors defeated Lakers 112-95.
- Lakers blew a 25-point lead.
- Stephen Curry scored 31 points.
- The game was the NBA Cup opener on Oct 30, 2026.
Reported
- Golden State's bench scored 50 points. (Reuters)
- The Warriors won the second quarter 38-15. (New York Post)
- Luka Dončić finished with 37 points. (CBS Sports)
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