Lakers surrender 25-point lead to fall 112-95 to Warriors
Los Angeles built a 25-point advantage early but could not hold it, allowing Golden State to rally and win by 17 points on Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers opened a fast start, leading 38-15 after the first quarter and extending the margin to 25 points early in the second. However, the team relinquished the lead by halftime and was unable to regain control, ultimately losing to the Golden State Warriors 112-95.
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 37 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Austin Reaves contributed 21 points on 9-of-19 shooting but committed eight turnovers. Walker Kessler added 10 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. The bench produced only seven points on 3-of-16 shooting, while the Lakers turned the ball over 22 times, yielding 27 Warriors points.
Golden State rallied after a 10-0 run in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to nine points before tying the game at halftime. In the third quarter, the Warriors outscored the Lakers, taking a five-point lead into the final period. Steph Curry finished with 28 points, and the Warriors maintained the advantage throughout the fourth quarter to secure the win.
The Lakers' next matchup is scheduled against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. PT.