Lakers squander 25-point lead in loss to Warriors in NBA Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Lakers led by as much as 25 points in the second quarter before the Golden State Warriors rallied to tie the score at halftime during their NBA Cup game on October 30th. After leading 38-15 in the first quarter, the Lakers were outscored 38-15 in the second, with the Warriors taking control in the second half and ultimately winning 112-95. Luka Doncic scored 37 points for the Lakers, while Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points. The game highlighted the Lakers' struggles with turnovers, recording 22 during the match.
- •Lakers provide a 25-point lead in the second quarter.
- •Warriors tie the game at halftime.
- •Lakers score only 15 points in the fourth quarter.
- •Luka Doncic scores 37 points for the Lakers.
- •Warriors win the game 112-95 at Chase Center.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers player grades: L.A. blows huge lead in embarrassing fashion
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers blow 25-point lead NBA Cup-opening loss to Warriors
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"The Lakers take a 21-point lead in the first quarter and build it to 25 before the Warriors race back to tie the score at halftime and win the second-half battle.
"The Lakers kicked off NBA Cup Group play by blowing a 25-point lead to the Warriors, whose smothering defense changed Friday night's game.
"After an outstanding first quarter against the Warriors, the Lakers fell completely apart and got blown out in the Bay Area.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 5:38 AMLakers player grades: L.A. blows huge lead in embarrassing fashion
After an outstanding first quarter against the Warriors, the Lakers fell completely apart and got blown out in the Bay Area.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 5:33 AMLakers blow 25-point lead NBA Cup-opening loss to Warriors
The Lakers kicked off NBA Cup Group play by blowing a 25-point lead to the Warriors, whose smothering defense changed Friday night's game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 5:20 AMLakers blow 25-point lead in double-digit loss to Warriors
The Lakers take a 21-point lead in the first quarter and build it to 25 before the Warriors race back to tie the score at halftime and win the second-half battle.
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