Golden State Warriors Defeat Los Angeles Lakers 101–89 in 2026 Preseason Clash
The Golden State Warriors secured a 101–89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on October 13, 2026, showcasing balanced scoring and efficient play. Despite a strong individual effort by Austin Reaves, the Lakers fell short in their preseason game.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
In the 2026–27 NBA preseason game on October 13, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 101–89. The Warriors and Lakers both scored 29 points in the first quarter, but Golden State pulled ahead with consistent scoring across the remaining periods, outscoring Los Angeles by 12 points over the final three quarters.
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points, adding 7 assists and 4 rebounds, though he also committed 7 turnovers. Walker Kessler contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds in 15 minutes. On the Warriors' side, Yaxel Lendeborg and Brandin Podziemski each scored 17 points, with Lendeborg also grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing 4 assists while committing only 1 turnover. Podziemski added 5 rebounds and 2 assists with a strong shooting performance including 3 three-pointers.
A notable contrast in the game was the turnover margin from key players: Reaves' 7 turnovers contrasted with just 1 turnover each from Lendeborg and Podziemski. This difference in ball control coincided with the Warriors maintaining a lead and securing the victory. Both teams had contributors scoring in double digits, but Golden State's balanced attack and fewer turnovers were evident in the final outcome.
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