Warriors vs. Lakers Prediction, Odds, Time: 2026 Picks for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Walker Kessler scored 26 points in his Lakers debut, and Luka Doncic added 28 as Los Angeles led by as many as 35.
- On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 at Crypto.com Arena, with Luka Doncic scoring 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the season opener.
- Seeking a rim-running partner for Doncic, the Lakers acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz this offseason to anchor their new look following LeBron James' departure to Philadelphia.
- Kessler's historic debut featured 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting with 10 dunks, the most by a Laker since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003, marking a remarkable opening-night performance.
- Forcing 16 turnovers, the Lakers' defensive intensity held Golden State to 41.3% shooting, signaling a potential shift for a team that struggled defensively in prior seasons.
- Prior to the game, the Polymarket board favored Los Angeles at 66%, and this dominant victory validates the revamped roster's credentials as a legitimate Western Conference threat.
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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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