Warriors Prevail in Preseason Matchup Against Lakers
The Golden State Warriors emerged victorious in both preseason games against the Los Angeles Lakers, securing a 129-125 win on Friday.
In a nail-biting finish, rookie center Trayce Jackson-Davis made a crucial putback layup after Brandin Podziemski’s missed 3-point attempt, giving the Warriors a one-point lead with just 32 seconds remaining. Jackson-Davis then followed up with a block on Jalen Hood-Schifino’s layup attempt to preserve the advantage. With two free throws from Jonathan Kuminga and one from Podziemski, the Warriors ultimately sealed the game.
With a perfect preseason record of 2-0, the Warriors are off to a strong start, while the Lakers sit at 2-2, with both losses coming against the Warriors.
Preseason Highlights
Team Leaders:
| Points | Rebounds | Assists | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSW | Kuminga – 26 | Podziemski – 6 | Podziemski – 10 |
| LAL | Prince – 17 | Castleton – 7 | Russell – 6 |
Stars in Action:
Stephen Curry led all starters with 18 points in just 20 minutes of play, shooting an impressive 5-for-8. While four of the Warriors’ starters, excluding Kevon Looney, played until midway through the third quarter after exclusively featuring in the first half during the previous game. All five Lakers’ starters scored in double figures, including LeBron James (12 points) and Austin Reaves (16 points), who didn’t play in their first matchup.
Hot Start in Hollywood:
The Lakers initially gained a 6-0 lead with 3-pointers from Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell. However, the Warriors swiftly responded with a 13-0 run of their own. Stephen Curry kickstarted the run with a mesmerizing rainbow 3-pointer off a high ball screen, and he finished it off with a stunning off-ball splash. The Warriors were flawless during this stretch, going 5-for-5, with Andrew Wiggins contributing five points and Kevon Looney adding a layup.
Postgame Interviews
Listen to what Jonathan Kuminga had to say after the game:
And here’s Trayce Jackson-Davis sharing his thoughts:
In the first quarter, the Warriors shot an impressive over 60 percent from the field (13-for-21; 62%), with both the Lakers (9-for-15) and Warriors (5-for-8) combining for a 60.9% shooting accuracy from behind the arc.
Kuminga’s Stellar Performance
Jonathan Kuminga shone brightly as the leading scorer in the prior preseason meeting against the Lakers on October 7, finishing with 24 points. He continued to impress in this game, leading all scorers with 26 points on an impressive 9-for-12 shooting, including a perfect start of six consecutive field goals. Additionally, Kuminga showcased his athleticism with a highlight-reel dunk in the previous game and another aerial spectacle on Friday, blowing past LeBron James with a quick first step and unleashing a thunderous two-hand tomahawk slam in the second quarter.
Podziemski’s Impressive Playmaking
Rookie Brandin Podziemski exhibited exceptional playmaking skills, dishing out a game-high 10 assists without committing a single turnover. Podziemski, who considers himself a triple-double threat, came close to achieving one in this game with 10 points and a team-leading six rebounds to complement his 10 dimes.
Upcoming Games
The Warriors will venture to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN), followed by a home game against the Kings on October 18 at 7 p.m. (NBATV). Don’t miss the ‘Stephen Curry College Grad’ bobblehead night on Wednesday’s game against the Kings and the ‘Paper Plane Klay’ bobblehead night on October 20 for the Warriors’ home preseason finale against the Spurs.
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