After Stephen Curry dazzled the Los Angeles Lakers with a jaw‑dropping ankle‑breaker that left Luka Doncic on the floor, Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton gave a hilariously candid reaction. In a video posted to X, Melton admits he missed the play entirely, saying, “Next thing you know, I look back and dude on the floor,” and vows to rewatch the highlight to figure out what happened. His bewildered response underscores Curry’s continued ability to stun even his own teammates and fuels the viral buzz around the game‑changing move.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg turned heads at the Luka Doncic rematch on Oct. 31, 2026, arriving at Chase Center dressed as Michael Myers after trash‑talking the Dallas star. He claimed the Halloween costume was the only one in his size from Spirit Halloween. On the court, Lendeborg logged 6 points, 5 turnovers and fouled out, while Doncic poured in 37 points amid fan boos and a technical. Stephen Curry’s 31 points helped Golden State rally from a 25‑point hole to win 112‑95 over the Lakers.
Former player‑turned‑analyst JJ Redick lashes out at inconsistent flopping calls after the Lakers’ 112‑95 collapse to the Warriors in the NBA Cup opener on Oct. 31, 2026. Redick cited a non‑call on Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski and argued that officials treat offensive and defensive flops differently. He also blamed the Lakers’ lack of problem‑solving and connectivity, noting they shot just 5‑for‑22 in the second quarter while Golden State hit 22 threes, with Stephen Curry scoring 31 points and Podziemski adding 21. Despite the referee grievance, Redick gave credit to the Warriors’ shooting surge and warned the Lakers must find their own answers.
On October 31, 2026, the Lakers surrendered a 25‑point lead to the Warriors, losing 117‑100. The game’s standout moment was Steph Curry’s lethal crossover that sent Luka Dončić to the floor, followed by a clutch three‑pointer that sparked a 17‑point swing. Play‑by‑play announcer Michael Grady’s electrifying call captured the drama, while Curry finished with 31 points and later broke down the play on the Amazon Prime post‑game show. Dončić, despite averaging 36.2 PPG this season, couldn’t match Curry’s 38‑year‑old wizardry, turning the highlight into a viral sensation.
After a fiery first matchup against Luka Dončić in the season opener, Yaxel Lendeborg got a measure of revenge against the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar guard with plenty of help from Stephen Curry in the Golden State Warriors' 112-95 victory on Friday night.
Austin Reaves vows to be better as the Lakers lose in stunning fashion to the Warriors.
Brandin Podziemski is already making the Golden State Warriors' contract leap of faith look smart with his early season form.
The Lakers suffer a shocking 112–95 loss to the Warriors in Game 6, blowing a 25‑point lead and dropping to 4‑2 early in the season. Stephen Curry tops the box score with 31 points, while Luka Dončić puts up a career‑highlight 37 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, responsible for 34 of the Lakers’ first‑quarter points. However, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributes just six points, commits five turnovers and fouls out, leaving a –20 plus/minus. The article dissects the collapse, citing turnovers, bench lapses and the Warriors’ hot three‑point shooting, and warns the new Lakers squad must learn to handle adversity.
Steph Curry drains eight threes as the Warriors erase a 25-point deficit against the Lakers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves sit at 3‑2 after five games, flashing a potent new‑look roster anchored by LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards. Edwards drops 45 points in a 131‑106 win over the Miami Heat, while Ball contributes 21 points and six assists. The Wolves dominate the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, then fall in overtime to Cleveland and lose to Golden State as Stephen Curry erupts for 44. They rank fourth in offense (120.4 ppg, 114.8 offensive rating) and second in defense (102.5 rating), boasting a +12.4 net rating. Key contributors include TJ Shannon Jr., Jonathan Kuminga and Rudy Gobert, despite injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Edwards.
The Lakers squandered a 25‑point lead to fall 112–95 to the Warriors in their NBA Cup opener, prompting three‑time champion James Worthy to highlight a major issue for Luka Doncic’s squad. Doncic erupted for 37 points in the first quarter, but the team missed 15 straight threes and went 11‑of‑39 from deep, while the bench contributed just seven points versus Golden State’s 50. turnovers plagued the Lakers, with Austin Reaves handing off eight giveaways. Worthy warned the lack of lead‑protecting discipline and poor bench play could haunt the Lakers early in the season. Doncic remains optimistic, but the supporting cast must step up as the Lakers head into a matchup with a Kawhi‑less Toronto Raptors.
JJ Redick feels it all started going wrong for the Lakers in the second quarter against the Warriors.
Yaxel Lendeborg thanked his Warriors teammates for having his back after he struggled against Luka Doncic and the Lakers.
The Warriors rallied from a 25‑point deficit to beat the Lakers 112‑95, marking the first 25‑point comeback that turned into a 17‑point win in the NBA’s modern era. Stephen Curry spearheaded the surge, while Luka Dončić led the Lakers. Player grades highlight Draymond Green’s A‑minus defensive effort and playmaking, Brandin Podziemski’s 21‑point breakout, and struggles from Gui Santos (B‑) and Yaxel Lendeborg (D). The piece breaks down stats, true‑shooting percentages and key moments, offering a detailed look at why the Warriors secured their third straight victory.
Luka Doncic erupts for 37 points in the Lakers' NBA Cup opener, sparking a 23‑point first‑quarter lead over Golden State. Yet the Lakers collapse, scoring just 57 points the rest of the way, committing 20 turnovers, and surrendering an 18‑0 fourth‑quarter run as the Warriors surge to a 112‑95 victory. The article highlights the team's inability to sustain offense without Doncic, the bench's shortcomings, and the need for a more balanced game plan despite their talent.
Grading Warriors' player performances from their 112-95 win over the Lakers on Friday.
The Warriors rally past the Lakers 112-95, buoyed by Stephen Curry’s eight threes and a bench that outscored the opposition’s reserves 50-7; Georges Niang adds 21 points, De’Anthony Melton 16, and rookie Brandin Podziemski draws three fouls for 10 points. Detroit’s Ron Holland sparks a 110-94 win over the Nets with 18 points and four steals, helping the Pistons improve to 5-1. Meanwhile, the Sixers beat the Knicks 98-93 as Anfernee Simons pours 21 points and five threes, but backup center Adem Bona remains ineffective, highlighting depth concerns behind Joel Embiid.
Luka Doncic makes NBA history in the NBA Cup opener, dropping 21 points, five assists, a steal and a block in the first quarter— a feat never seen in the play‑by‑play era. He finished with 37 points, seven rebounds and five assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers fell 112-95 to the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors rallied from a 40-15 early deficit to win by 17, putting the Lakers at a disadvantage in Group C, which also features the Spurs, Kings and Trail Blazers.
The Golden State Warriors erased a 23-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 on Friday, October 30, as the Emirates NBA Cup group stage opened with 10 games.
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The Lakers suffered a historic loss to the Warriors at the Emirates NBA Cup, with Luka Dončić's 37 points the only bright spot. Bench scoring was abysmal (7 points on 3‑of‑15 shooting) and turnovers plagued Austin Reaves (8) and the team overall. Grades reveal Dončić earning an A‑, Kessler a C+, Reaves a C‑, while Thybulle, Mamukelashvili and Grimes hover around B‑ to D. The article breaks down each player's stat line and performance expectations, highlighting the Lakers' defensive lapses and inconsistent offense that could shape their season outlook.
The Golden State Warriors erased a 25‑point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112‑95 on Oct. 30, 2026, snapping a three‑game winning streak and avenging a loss from nine days earlier. Luka Dončić sparked the Lakers early, scoring 21 points in the first quarter as LA led 38‑15, but Golden State rallied after halftime thanks to Stephen Curry’s threes, bench firepower from Georges Niang and De’Anthony Melton, and a decisive defensive surge featuring Gary Payton II, Charles Bassey and Will Richard. The Dubs turned a 40‑15 hole into a 95‑55 advantage, sealing the comeback and delivering a dramatic NBA Cup group‑play rematch.
Analyzing major takeaways from the Lakers' 101-86 loss to the Warriors.
Lakers explode early against Warriors, blasting a 38-15 first quarter on Oct. 31, 2026, but collapse as Golden State matches the burst and outscores them 95-57 over the final three quarters. Luka Doncic drops 37 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists, yet the team falls to 4-2, dropping to fifth in the West. Five Lakers hit double‑figures, but the loss highlights a brutal swing in momentum. The Lakers now aim to rebound at home against Toronto on Nov. 1.
Luka Doncic dazzles with 37 points, seven rebounds and five assists as the Lakers fall 112-95 to the Warriors on Oct. 31, 2026, dropping Los Angeles to 4-2. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who arrived in a Michael Myers costume, manages just six points, one rebound, five turnovers and six fouls, becoming the target of online ridicule from Lakers fans. Despite a 25‑point early deficit, Golden State rallies behind Stephen Curry to win by 17, improving to 3-3. The game fuels the budding Doncic‑Lendeborg rivalry and highlights the stark contrast between Doncic’s dominant night and Lendeborg’s muted impact.
Stephen Curry vaulted to 18th on the NBA’s all‑time scoring list with a clutch 31‑point night as the Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 124‑108 on Oct. 31, 2026. The veteran needed 26 points to surpass Dominique Wilkins’s 26,668 career total and delivered the marker early in the fourth quarter with his hallmark three‑pointer. Curry shot 11‑of‑23 overall and 8‑of‑14 from deep, while teammates Brandin Podziemski (21), De’Anthony Melton (16) and Georges Niang (11) also hit double figures. Golden State improves to 3‑3, sitting 10th in the West and next hosts the Clippers on Nov. 1.