NBA 2026: Doncic Steers Lakers to 127-105 Win over Warriors in Opener
Doncic scored 28 points and Kessler added 26 as Los Angeles used a dominant third quarter to pull away from Golden State.
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in their season opener at Crypto.com Arena.
- With Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely and Charles Bassey ruled out with right knee tendinitis, the Warriors relied on Draymond Green and Al Horford to anchor an undermanned frontcourt.
- Center Walker Kessler shot a perfect 12-for-12 with 10 dunks, while Luka Doncic added 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Lakers offense.
- Defensive intensity surged after halftime as the Lakers forced nine turnovers in the third quarter alone, outscoring Golden State 36-16 to turn the game into a rout.
- Doncic welcomed a new era for the franchise, telling fans, "It's the start of something new," as the Lakers move forward without LeBron James in the fold.
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The Los Angeles Lakers opened the new NBA season with a 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Luka Dončić also had an outstanding start to his ninth season in the world's strongest league, scoring 28 points in 30 minutes.
LOS ANGELES Nova era Lakersa nakon odlaska LeBrona Jamesa nije mogla započeti spektakularnije. U prvoj službenoj utakmici seasone, Lakersi su u potpunosti deklasirali Golden State Warriorse rezultatom 127:105, a prva zvijezda večeri bio je slovenski maestro Luka Dončić […] Objava VIDEO Luka Dončić je odigrao ludu utakmicu na otvaranju seasone i potvrdio da može voditi Lakerse nakon LeBrona pojavila se prvi puta na Novi list.
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Independent EspañolKessler shines in his premiere with the Lakers, scoring 26 points without flaws and leading the victory over the Warriors. Doncic stands out with 28 points.Stephen Curry starts his 18th season with 23 points, while Reaves adds 23 points for the Lakers, who start a new era without James.
NBA: Luka Doncic, Lakers open with dominant win vs. Stephen Curry, Warriors
Luka Doncic scored 28 points and Walker Kessler added 26 on 12-of-12 shooting in his Los Angeles debut as the Lakers routed the visiting Golden State Warriors 127-105 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
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OC RegisterWelcome to the Luka Doncic show: Lakers rout Warriors in season opener
Doncic has 28 points and seven assists, while new center Walker Kessler scores 26 points on a perfect 12-for-12 shooting in a stellar debut as the Lakers roll to a 127-105 victory. Austin Reaves adds 23 points and six assists.
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