Warriors rally from 25 down to defeat Lakers in NBA Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Golden State Warriors overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 on October 31, 2026, in their NBA Cup opener. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 37 points, but the Warriors made a significant push during the game, tying it by halftime after a 40-15 run. Stephen Curry contributed significantly with 31 points, including a highlight moment where he dropped Dončić. This victory marks the Warriors' third consecutive win after starting the season 0-3 and sets them up favorably in the NBA Cup standings.
- •Warriors trailed 40-15 at one point in the first quarter.
- •Curry recorded 31 points on 11-of-23 shooting.
- •Dončić tallied 37 points for the Lakers.
- •Warriors achieved their largest comeback in the play-by-play era.
- •This win gives the Warriors momentum after an 0-3 start.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen Curry breaks Luka Dončić's ankles as part of 25-point comeback in NBA Cup win
"The Warriors trailed by 25. They won by 17 points. No NBA team had ever done that in the play-by-play era.
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