Final · Wednesday, October 21
Golden StateWarriors
105
Los AngelesLakers
127

Lakers pull away in the second and third quarters, beat Warriors 127-105

GSW 105 · LAL 127

The game turned in the middle quarters

The first quarter was even. The Lakers led 34-33. Then the Lakers outscored the Warriors 32-19 in the second quarter and led 66-52 at the half. The third quarter ended the game as a contest.

GSW 105 · LAL 127

Doncic, Kessler and Reaves lead the way

Luka Doncic scored 28 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists. He made 5 of 12 threes and all 9 of his free throws. He also had 6 turnovers. 8 minutes.

GSW 105 · LAL 127

Where it was won: shooting and the paint

8%). 3%). Golden State took 36 threes and made 8. Los Angeles made 11 of 28. The Lakers also won the paint 66-56 and had more rebounds, 53-46. They had more blocks, 5-2, and more assists, 28-25.

Top scorers
Luka Doncic
Lakers · 28 PTS · 8 REB · 7 AST · 7-18 FG
Walker Kessler
Lakers · 26 PTS · 9 REB · 12-12 FG
Stephen Curry
Warriors · 23 PTS · 7-15 FG
Best grade of the night
A+

Walker Kessler

He made all 12 shots for 26 points and added 9 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Hoops Nightly

Box score, every grade and the full recap

The Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 127-105 at Crypto.com Arena and moved to 2-0. They shot 56.8% and led by as many as 35. The Warriors fall to 0-2.

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