Golden State Warriors Cruise to 124–98 Victory Over Los Angeles Lakers in 2026–27 NBA Preseason Game
Yaxel Lendeborg led the Golden State Warriors with 17 points and nine rebounds as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 124–98 on October 6, 2026, in their preseason game. Stephen Curry added 16 points and five assists, helping Golden State outpace Los Angeles in efficiency and ball control.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
On October 6, 2026, the Golden State Warriors recorded a 124–98 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Yaxel Lendeborg paced the Warriors with 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including two three-pointers, and contributed nine rebounds and a block over 21 minutes. Stephen Curry also made a notable impact, scoring 16 points with three three-pointers and dishing out five assists while maintaining perfect ball security with zero turnovers in 14 minutes.
The Lakers received strong performances from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who scored 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting with three three-pointers and added two rebounds, and Jaden Hardy, who contributed 13 points along with four rebounds and three assists. However, Hardy’s five turnovers contrasted with the Warriors’ cleaner ball handling.
A key contrast between the teams was shooting efficiency and turnover margin. The Warriors combined for nine made three-pointers on nine attempts from Lendeborg and Curry, while maintaining low turnovers. In contrast, the Lakers’ Hardy struggled with five turnovers and a lower shooting percentage. This difference in efficiency and ball control helped the Warriors secure a comfortable preseason victory.
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