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Golden State 101, L.A. Lakers 89
Walker Kessler scored 11 points in his Lakers debut, while Golden State held Los Angeles to 26 second-half points.
- On Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 in a preseason contest at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Large sections of the arena remained empty throughout the game.
- Warriors guard Gary Payton II noted the city's sports growth during the game. "I think a lot of it has to do with the Aces and the Knights," Payton said of Las Vegas's expanding market.
- Golden State head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that veteran Al Horford would not play in Las Vegas, citing his regular maintenance program as part of workload management. Kerr is leaning toward a starting lineup featuring Draymond Green at center.
- With the loss, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped to 2-2 in the preseason. Lakers guard Bronny James finished with one rebound, four turnovers, and one steal in limited action against the Warriors.
- Lakers center Walker Kessler is trending toward his debut after missing games with a jammed left pinky finger. ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported that Kessler's participation in Tuesday's shootaround provided encouraging signs regarding his availability.
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Golden State 101, L.A. Lakers 89
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Warriors beat Lakers 101-89 as Las Vegas shines as an NBA destination
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 13, 2026) — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, delivering another showcase of NBA basketball in Las Vegas as fans, players and local entertainers celebrated the city’s growing sports culture and potential future as an NBA market. Beyond the final score, the preseason matchup highlighted Las Vegas’ growing basketball culture, with fans discussing the game-day atmosphere, …
Warriors and Lakers meet in pre-season game at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas Lakers lead Warriors by 78 to 76 in the last quarter of pre-season in Las Vegas
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