1 stat that highlights Lakers’ brutal collapse vs. Warriors
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Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers thought they were on their way to a dominant win over the Golden State after torching them in the first quarter of NBA Cup action on Friday night. Then the rest of the contest happened.
Going into the game, Los Angeles boasted a 4-1 record. They have achieved expectations as one of the most exciting offensive squads in the league, seeing Doncic and Austin Reaves command an explosive attack on the court.
The Lakers looked to be on that track again, torching Golden State 38-15 in the first quarter. It seemed that their dominance from the season opener against their division foe was going to see the same result happen.
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How Luka Doncic, Lakers played against Warriors
The Warriors had other plans. They came alive for the rest of the game as Luka Doncic and the Lakers failed to regain control throughout the last three quarters.
Golden State fired back with same score in the second quarter, matching Los Angeles’ 38-15 display from the first with a 38-15 outburst of their own. The Warriors ended up outscoring the Lakers 95-57 throughout the last 36 minutes, amazing fans with the big home win.
Five players scored in double-digits for Los Angeles in the loss, including Doncic. He led the team with a stat line of 37 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and one steal. He shot 12-of-27 from the field, including 6-of-16 from beyond the arc, and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Austin Reaves came next with 21 points and five assists, Walker Kessler had 10 points and 13 rebounds, while Jake LaRavia and Matisse Thybulle scored 10 points each.
Los Angeles fell to a 4-2 record this season, sitting at fifth place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves while trailing the Portland Trail Blazers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Lakers will look to bounce back in their next matchup, being at home. They host the Toronto Raptors as tip-off commences on Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. ET.
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