Warriors vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Time: 2026 Picks for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Doncic scored 28 points and Kessler added 26 as Los Angeles used a dominant second half to rout Golden State.
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105 at Crypto.com Arena, with Luka Doncic scoring 28 points and new center Walker Kessler adding 26 in his debut.
- Following LeBron James' departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles rebuilt its roster around Doncic by acquiring Kessler and other new pieces, while Golden State retained its core despite injuries to Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis.
- Kessler dominated the paint, finishing a perfect 12-for-12 from the field with 26 points and 10 dunks, marking the first time a Lakers player accomplished this feat without a miss since Wilt Chamberlain in 1969.
- Turnovers plagued the Warriors, who committed 15 in the game including nine in the third quarter; despite 23 points from Stephen Curry, Golden State allowed the Lakers to lead by as many as 35 points.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick praised the team's defensive intensity following the victory, though Doncic noted the squad must weather future challenges to remain contenders despite their high ceiling.
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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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Golden State Warriors: Golden State's offseason spin evaporated in roughly 30 minutes against Luka Dončić and a Lakers frontline that bullied the Warriors into submission.
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