A Second-Half Surge Turns the Tide
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-89 in a preseason game on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Austin Reaves led all scorers with 28 points and seven assists for the Lakers, but Golden State controlled the second half.
The first quarter ended tied 29-29. The Lakers then outscored the Warriors 34-21 in the second quarter and led 63-50 at halftime. Walker Kessler finished with nine rebounds for Los Angeles.
Warriors Take Control After Halftime
Golden State held the Lakers to 13 points in the third quarter while scoring 22, cutting the deficit to 76-72 entering the fourth. The Warriors then outscored Los Angeles 29-13 in the final period.
