Lakers collapse after strong start against Warriors in NBA Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Luka Doncic, initially dominated the Golden State Warriors with a 38-15 first quarter in NBA Cup action on October 30. However, the Warriors responded with an equal 38-15 second quarter, ultimately outscoring the Lakers 95-57 in the final three quarters. Doncic finished the game with 37 points, while Austin Reaves and others contributed to a total of five Lakers players scoring in double digits. The loss leaves the Lakers with a 4-2 record, placing them fifth in the Western Conference. They aim to rebound against the Toronto Raptors on November 1.
- •Lakers scored 38 points in the first quarter.
- •Warriors matched with 38 points in the second quarter.
- •Doncic led the Lakers with 37 points.
- •Five Lakers players reached double-digit scoring.
- •Lakers face the Raptors next at home.
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic takes accountability for the Lakers crumbling against the Warriors
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — 1 stat that highlights Lakers’ brutal collapse vs. Warriors
"Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers thought they were on their way to a dominant win over the Golden State after torching them in the first quarter of NBA Cup action on Friday night. Then the rest of the contest happened. Going into the game, Los Angeles boasted a 4-1 record. They have achieved expectations as one of the most exciting offensive […] The post 1 stat that highlights Lakers’ brutal collapse vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Luka Doncic and the Lakers lost their second game of the season to the Warriors in a collapse.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 7:09 AMLuka Doncic takes accountability for the Lakers crumbling against the Warriors
Luka Doncic and the Lakers lost their second game of the season to the Warriors in a collapse.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 6:42 AM1 stat that highlights Lakers’ brutal collapse vs. Warriors
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers thought they were on their way to a dominant win over the Golden State after torching them in the first quarter of NBA Cup action on Friday night. Then the rest of the contest happened. Going into the game, Los Angeles boasted a 4-1 record. They have achieved expectations as one of the most exciting offensive […] The post 1 stat that highlights Lakers’ brutal collapse vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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