Luka Doncic isn’t just settling into life with the Los Angeles Lakers; he is fully embracing the spotlight as the new face of the iconic franchise. Following a dominant 127-105 season-opening victory over the Golden State Warriors, the Slovenian superstar reflected on what it means to carry the mantle for one of the most storied […]
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Luka Dončić dominates the Lakers' 127-105 season‑opening win over the Golden State Warriors, delivering a dramatic half‑court buzzer‑beater that leaves rookie Yaxel Lendeborg humbled. Dončić pours in 28 points, adds a +31 plus/minus in 29 minutes, and sparks a technical foul after Lendeborg’s trash‑talk. The Warriors’ newcomer finishes with a minus‑21 rating and four fouls, while teammates like Walker Kessler, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes and Jake LaRavia contribute double‑digit scoring. Coach Steve Kerr calls the incident a “lesson learned,” and the Lakers’ cohesive defense signals strong championship intent early in the season.
Yaxel Lendeborg calls out Luka Doncic for constantly complaining after Lakers star says the Warriors rookie was 'talking crazy' during the season-opening matchup in Los Angeles tonight.
The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, at Crypto.com Arena, with the new trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler leading the charge. After a tight contest in the first half, the Lakers outscored the Warriors, 36-16, in the third quarter to […]
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Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sparked a heated feud with Luka Dončić in his NBA debut as the Warriors fell 123‑115 to the Lakers on Oct. 21, 2026. Guarding the Slovenian star, Lendeborg challenged Dončić’s trash talk, leading to a post‑game clash in which Lendeborg declared he “lost all respect” for the Lakers' MVP after Dončić’s 28‑point, 9‑of‑9 free‑throw performance. The bout featured a dramatic half‑court heave by Dončić and set the stage for three more Warriors‑Lakers matchups this season.
On opening night, new Los Angeles Lakers starting center Walker Kessler stood tall and took advantage of a matchup against the small Golden State Warriors — proving himself to be well worth thus far of the $130 million the team splashed on him. In his debut for the Purple and Gold, Kessler recorded 26 points […]
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The Arizona Cardinals are coming off an incredible high. Amid their turbulent 2026 season, Arizona was able to snag a win against one of the best teams in the league on paper. Their 18-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday was an incredible morale-boosting win for the squad. They did that even […]
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The Golden State Warriors failed to start their season with a win as they fell prey to a 127-105 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, apart from the loss, the Warriors rookie star Yaxel Lendeborg was particularly frustrated with the Lakers star Luka Doncic and had already lost all his respect for the Lakers […]
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The Golden State Warriors were thoroughly embarrassed against the Los Angeles Lakers in their opening game of the season despite some solid shooting from Stephen Curry.
Bronny James is making about $2.3 million this season. So trading for him wouldn’t require tearing apart a roster. It would require believing he can help, eventually. With that in mind, here are three hypothetical deals. Philadelphia 76ers Sixers receive: Bronny James. Lakers receive: Justin Edwards. Well, this is the obvious place to start. LeBron […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers, for the second time in the last 10 years, won their opening-night game, taking a 127-105 victory. The post Walker Kessler Powers Lakers to Dominant Opening-Night Win Over Warriors appeared first on LA Sports Report.
In his first NBA game, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg made headlines after exchanging words with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during their season opener. Such moments can be part of a rookie’s learning curve as he experiences the intensity and physicality of the NBA firsthand. Hence, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stepped […]
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Lakers The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play. Kessler finished with 26 points on 12-of-12 shooting, nine rebounds and two blocks in Wednesday’s 127-105 season-opening win. Ten of his baskets were dunks, giving Los Angeles an immediate return […]
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The Sacramento Kings suffered an ugly blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Wednesday's season-opener at the Intuit Dome.
The Los Angeles Lakers were dominant against the Golden State Warriors, but one injury called much of what they have to offer into question.
The Los Angeles Lakers put up a dominant team win in the 127-105 beatdown of the Golden State Warriors.
Luka Doncic has been burnt by his beloved franchise before, but he’s hoping this time will be different. Doncic admitted he hopes to finish his NBA career with the Lakers, despite never expecting to leave Dallas. “Hopefully, yeah,” Doncic told the California Post. “But as you know in this NBA business, you never know what’s […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Golden State Warriors completely behind a fantastic showing from their MVP, Luka Doncic.
Luka Doncic dismantles the Warriors after Yaxel Lendeborg riles him up with his trash-talk during the Lakers' season-opener tonight.
The Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in their regular season opener on Wednesday in L.A.
In the October 22 episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast, host Darragh McDonald and analyst Anthony Franco break down the postseason and upcoming offseason. Highlights include the Brewers and Rays clinching World Series spots, the Dodgers falling short of a three‑peat, and the Guardians shifting to offseason mode. The duo also discuss the defensive, low‑payroll nature of three LCS teams and its impact on CBA talks, announce the Athletics' new president of baseball operations, Taylor Smith, and compare managerial moves by the Phillies and Astros. Listener questions cover Otto Lopez’s trade potential and whether teams will wait for a new CBA before signing big contracts.
The Lakers opened the 2026-27 season with a dominant 127-105 win over the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic led L.A. with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, while rookie Walker Kessler went perfect 12‑for‑12, tallying 10 dunks, nine rebounds and two blocks – the first 12‑shot perfect game since Wilt Chamberlain. Steph Curry scored 23 in 21 minutes before fading, and Draymond Green sat early after three fouls. The Warriors, missing five players and plagued by injuries, never recovered, and even rookie Bronny James saw just two points in seven minutes.
The Golden State Warriors' painful summer was brutally exposed by the new-look Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Wednesday night's season opener.
Walker Kessler reminded the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday what it feels like to have a dependable center. Kessler helped the Lakers blow out the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, in their season opener at Crypto.com Arena with a memorable performance. In his first game for the Purple and Gold, Kessler scored 26 points on 12-of-12 […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers dominate the Warriors 127-105 in their season opener on Oct. 21, 2026, shooting 58.2% and forcing 16 turnovers. Luka Dončić leads with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Walker Kessler scores a perfect 26 points on 10 dunks—most by a Laker since Shaq in 2003 and the first 100% field‑goal shooter on 12+ attempts since Wilt Chamberlain. Austin Reaves adds 23 points, and the bench contributes 18 points. Los Angeles builds a 35‑point lead and outpaces Golden State 102-68 by the third quarter, setting up a next matchup against the Clippers on Friday.