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Lakers handle Warriors 127-105 in season opener featuring Doncic's trash talk

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:49 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Lakers handle Warriors 127-105 in season opener featuring Doncic's trash talk

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in their season opener at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler contributed 23 and 26 points, respectively. The match was competitive early on, but the Lakers dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 36-16. Doncic was involved in a heated exchange with rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, which he acknowledged motivated him during the game. The Lakers will next face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

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Key Details

•Lakers win season opener against Warriors, 127-105.
•Luka Doncic scores 28 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
•Austin Reaves adds 23 points, Walker Kessler scores 26.
•Lakers outscore Warriors 36-16 in the third quarter.
•Next game for Lakers is against Clippers on Friday.

Latest Updates

7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Luka Doncic welcomes Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg to NBA: ‘Talking crazy’
6:49 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Luka Doncic sounds off on making Yaxel Lendeborg pay for trash talk

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The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, at Crypto.com Arena, with the new trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler leading the charge . After a tight contest in the first half, the Lakers outscored the Warriors, 36-16, in the third quarter to make it a one-sided […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic sounds off on making Yaxel Lendeborg pay for trash talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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