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Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić had quite the back-and-forth during Wednesday night's season-opener for both teams, with Lendeborg ultimately getting hit with a technical foul.
During the Warriors’ season‑opening defeat to the Lakers (127‑105), head coach Steve Kerr is caught on a hot mic accusing the referees of favoring Los Angeles and Luka Dončić. While the Warriors trailed 81‑59 in the third quarter, Kerr whispered to rookie Yaxel Lendeborg that “they wouldn’t call that in any other arena.” The comment sparked post‑game tension, with Lendeborg chastising Dončić and Kerr defending the rookie’s foul calls. Despite the controversy, the blowout suggests the alleged bias didn’t change the outcome.
In a 127-105 Lakers victory over the Warriors on Oct. 21, 2026, rookie forward Ziaire Williams enjoyed seeing Luka Dončić trade trash talk with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg instead of being on the receiving end. Williams, who posted nine points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal in 24 minutes, said it’s "cool" to be on Luka’s side and praised the youngster’s grit. The game sparked a brief verbal duel, adding another chapter to Dončić’s long history of on‑court banter. The Lakers will meet the Clippers Friday, hoping to keep the momentum.
The Los Angeles Lakers went without a backup point guard in the season opener after Bronny James was so bad in the preseason.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he lost respect for Luka Dončić after guarding him in his NBA debut during a 127-105 loss to the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers got a win in their 2026-27 NBA season opener, defeating the Golden State Warriors, 127-105. But one of the main storylines to come out of the game was Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg talking trash to Lakers star Luka Doncic. Luka Doncic obviously got the better of Yaxel Lendeborg during the Lakers’ […] The post Luka Doncic’s ex-Mavericks teammate warns Yaxel Lendeborg about his comments — ‘80 ball next time’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Lakers Walker Kessler had a great game against the Golden State Warriors on opening night, but his frontcourt competition was effectively non-existent.
Luka Dončić praised the Lakers’ defensive turnaround after a 33‑point first quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 21, 2026. Adjustments at halftime helped the team limit the Warriors to just 35 points over the next 24 minutes, culminating in a 127‑105 victory with a 102‑68 lead entering the fourth. The Lakers posted a 96.5 defensive rating – their sixth‑best of the 2025‑26 season – and rookie Walker Kessler scored 26 points on perfect shooting. Dončić highlighted staying solid and fixing back‑door cuts as key to the “great defensive effort.”
Luka Dončić gave his new center an A+, then Shaquille O’Neal took it a step further. “Walker Kessler is the best big man in the NBA. You heard it here first,” O’Neal said on ESPN’s Inside the NBA after the Lakers’ 127-105 win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. It might be the first time […] The post Shaq Makes Bold Claim After Walker Kessler’s Historic Lakers Debut appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Luka Dončić gave his new center an A+, then Shaquille O’Neal took it a step further. “Walker Kessler is the best big man in the NBA. You heard it here first,” O’Neal said on ESPN’s Inside the NBA after the Lakers’ 127-105 win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. It might be the first time […] The post Shaq Makes Bold Claim After Walker Kessler’s Historic Lakers Debut appeared first on LA Sports Report.
A silver lining to Jake LaRavia's ankle injury: Lakers rookie Cameron Carr could have an easier path to minutes once he returns from his own ailment.
Gordie Chiesa on the Utah Jazz’s blowout loss in the season opener, Walker Kessler’s great Laker debut + more first seen on ESPN700 The former Utah Jazz Assistant Coach on their blowout loss to the Grizzlies in last night’s season opener in Memphis, […] The post Gordie Chiesa on the Utah Jazz’s blowout loss in the season opener, Walker Kessler’s great Laker debut + more first appeared on ESPN700 .
On Wednesday evening, the Golden State Warriors stumbled out of the gates with an ugly loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road on opening night. The Warriors managed to stick around in the first half of this one, but ultimately fell apart in the third quarter and ended up losing by a final […] The post Warriors overreactions: Dubs are totally screwed no matter what Stephen Curry does this season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The newly dubbed "Milk Chamberlain" had a historic night against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Warriors forward Draymond Green previewed the opening‑night clash with the Lakers and weighed in on Luka Doncic’s MVP odds. Green says Doncic faces “voter fatigue” even if he averages 34 points, noting the league may discount his production. In the season opener, Doncic logged 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while shooting a perfect 9‑for‑9 from the line. Green also praised rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s fearless challenge to the Dallas star, calling it good for the youngster’s development.
In his Lakers debut on Oct. 21, 2026, Walker Kessler dazzled with a perfect 12‑for‑12 shooting night, scoring 26 points, grabbing nine rebounds, blocking twice and delivering ten dunks— the most by a Laker since Shaquille O’Neal in 2003. His performance helped Los Angeles rout the Golden State Warriors 127‑105 and ranks as the second‑best shooting game in franchise history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 14‑for‑14. Luka Dončić supplied five of Kessler’s makes, and both players sparked a 56‑point burst in 18 minutes.
The Los Angeles Lakers defense clamped up as the game progressed to win a comfortable 127-105 matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
The Warriors suffered a 127-105 loss to the Lakers on opening night, prompting a viral photo of Stephen Curry and injured Jimmy Butler sitting in silence. Charles Barkley warned on Inside the NBA that the franchise is “in trouble,” noting Butler won’t return until February and questioning if Curry can carry a depleted roster. The Lakers’ surge was fueled by Walker Kessler’s perfect debut—26 points, nine rebounds—and strong showings from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. With Kristaps Porziņģis also sidelined, Golden State’s chances hinge on Curry’s output until key players recover.
On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers started out their season with a bang by defeating the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion at home. This game marked the Lakers debut of Walker Kessler, who didn’t miss any of his 12 field goal attempts en route to a dominant 26-point performance. Here are two overreactions […] The post Lakers overreactions: Walker Kessler trade already worth hefty price after season opener that looked like Wilt, Shaq appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had some words for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic after Wednesday's season opener. The post Warriors Rookie Follows Up Trash Talk With Shot at Luka Doncic appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Austin Reaves teased Luka Doncic after the Mavericks guard nailed a half‑court buzzer‑beater against the Warriors on Opening Night. Reaves called the 35‑foot shot “terrible,” joking that he’d have taken the ball instead, while Doncic said trash‑talk from Yaxel Lendeborg fueled his confidence. The light‑hearted banter highlighted the Lakers‑Mavericks chemistry and underscored Doncic’s flair for dramatic long‑range highlights. Both players turned the moment into a memorable, playful clash of competitiveness and camaraderie.
During the Lakers’ 127‑105 win over the Warriors, ESPN’s Doris Burke recounted her first on‑court interview with Spurs legend Gregg Popovich, which turned heated when she asked why San Antonio couldn’t stop Shaquille O’Neal after his six‑for‑six third quarter. Popovich’s face turned red and stared at her, prompting the producer to pull the clip. Burke’s story underscores Pop’s famously blunt sideline demeanor and his storied 29‑year tenure that yielded five titles. The piece also notes the Spurs’ new coach Mitch Johnson and their 116‑104 season‑opening loss to Oklahoma City, with the next game against Houston on Friday.
Prior to their season-opening game against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers used some WWE theme music to pump up the crowd at Crypto.com Arena.
Michael Wilbon questioned Luka Doncic's ability to deliver a championship unless he starts showing consistent defensive effort.
The Los Angeles Lakers offense was humming in the 127-105 blowout of the Golden State Warriors.