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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 […] The post Walker Kessler left in awe by Shaq’s message after his Lakers debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg ‘lost all respect’ for Luka Doncic after what he saw in opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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.
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 […] The post Audio catches Warriors HC Steve Kerr sharing NSFW lesson in LA to Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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.
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.
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 […] The post Walker Kessler joins 1969 Wilt Chamberlain with perfect Lakers debut vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted Walker Kessler to play with relentless energy. In his first regular season game wearing a Lakers jersey, Kessler already displayed that mentality during the team’s season opener against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers star had already recorded 10 dunks by the end of the third quarter. […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler pulls off wild feat last done by Shaq with 1-man dunkfest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kristaps Porzingis trade talks make the Golden State Warriors' decision to move on from Quinten Post during the offseason look even worse.
The NBA season has only just begun, yet players are already making headlines for heated exchanges on the court. That was also the case in today’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game, as Luka Doncic and Yaxel Lendeborg found themselves in a tense confrontation. During the second quarter, Doncic and Lendeborg were spotted […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic gets into it with Yaxel Lendeborg in heated moment appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Luka Doncic is claiming the leadership mantle now for the Los Angeles Lakers. That now means getting on the bad side of rivals like the Golden State Warriors too. Doncic did just that right in front of GSW newcomer Yaxel Lendeborg. Doncic pulled off the wild sequence to end the first half. He heaved the […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic nails halfcourt shot then taunts Yaxel Lendeborg in wild ending to half appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It didn't take long for Luka Dončić and Yaxel Lendeborg to turn the 2026-27 season chippy.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly exploring trade options for Kristaps Porzingis, with the veteran center’s NBA future increasingly uncertain. Porzingis remains away from the team indefinitely while dealing with an ongoing health issue that has led him to consider stepping away from basketball permanently, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Warriors addressed the situation […] The post Warriors Exploring Kristaps Porzingis Trade appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The 2026-27 NBA season is finally here, and the Los Angeles Lakers will open the year at home against the Golden State Warriors. The regular season began on Tuesday, while the Lakers opener is on Wednesday. It was the first time in nine years that the Lakers were not featured on the NBA’s official opening […] The post 3 Los Angeles Lakers bold predictions as Luka Doncic replaces LeBron James as face of franchise appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Warriors have contacted the Bucks about a potential trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, according to Sam Amick and Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Milwaukee is among the teams Golden State has approached as it explores options for the veteran center, whose recurring health problems have left his playing future uncertain. The Bucks, however, aren’t believed […] The post Warriors contact Bucks about Kristaps Porzingis trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Warriors and Lakers headline the second night of action in the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
The Lakers host the Warriors on Oct. 21, 2026 at 10 PM ET, marking the kickoff of the Luka Dončić era in Hollywood. The game airs on ESPN (and ESPN Deportes) and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). After a 53‑win season, Los Angeles bolsters its roster with Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Kevon Looney, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle. Golden State adds rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and veteran Georges Niang while re‑signing Draymond Green, Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II and Kristaps Porziņģis. Expect a clash of Dončić’s playmaking against Curry’s veteran leadership, with the Lakers’ perimeter defense a potential weakness.