Warriors fall to Lakers 127-105 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

The Golden State Warriors lost their season opener 127-105 against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21. Despite Steph Curry scoring 23 points, the Warriors struggled defensively and failed to keep pace with the Lakers. This defeat exposes potential weaknesses in the aging roster, prompting concerns among fans. The Warriors will look to bounce back in their upcoming home opener against the Memphis Grizzlies.
- •Warriors are the oldest team in the NBA.
- •Curry led Golden State with 23 points in the loss.
- •LA exploited defensive miscues throughout the game.
- •Golden State's next game is against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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"Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors were given a dose of reality on Wednesday night, dropping their season opener 127-105 to the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. The always-competitive matchup between the Warriors and Lakers turned into a one-sided affair, with LA running roughshod over Golden State in a dominant performance.
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