Warriors vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Time: 2026 Picks for Wednesday, Oct. 21
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in their season opener, the first contest since LeBron James' departure.
- Golden State entered without a dedicated center or wing scorer, relying on undersized guards while missing guard Brandin Podziemski due to a back injury.
- Kessler shot 12-of-12 for 22 points in his debut, while Doncic recorded 28 points and eight rebounds, earning Kessler praise from Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal as "the best big man."
- Lakers coach JJ Redick inserted Bronny James late in the fourth quarter, and the guard hit a floater to extend the lead to 127-100 as the crowd erupted.
- Preseason promises of improved ball security evaporated as Golden State committed 15 turnovers, fueling the Lakers' dominance and exposing a significant performance gap between the teams.
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Luka Doncic Says Lakers' 'Ceiling Is Even Higher' After Opening Rout Of Warriors
Luka Doncic said the Los Angeles Lakers can get even better after Wednesday's 127-105 season-opening win over the Golden State Warriors. Doncic had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in his first game as the face of the franchise since LeBron James' departure. "It's a lot of honor to be the face of the franchise," said Doncic. "That's just the first game. I think our ceiling is even higher." Walker Kessler went 12-for-12 from the field …
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Luka Doncic scored 28 points and Walker Kessler delivered a spectacular 26 as the Los Angeles Lakers launched life after LeBron James with an emphatic 127-105 N
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