Warriors fall to Clippers in preseason opener at Bankoh Arena

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 104-101 in their preseason opener at Bankoh Arena on October 5. Head coach Steve Kerr utilized various rotations to assess player fit ahead of the regular season. Yaxel Lendeborg logged a game-high 19 minutes despite struggling offensively. Gary Payton II had limited playing time at 12 minutes, raising questions about his role. Charles Bassey stood out, leading the Warriors with 12 points and eight rebounds, potentially enhancing his status on the depth chart.

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