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Lakers fall to Warriors as stars rest in preseason back-to-back

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their preseason back-to-back with a depleted roster, as seven rotation players—including key contributors like Luka Dončić, Ziaire Williams, and Matisse Thybulle—sat out Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors. The result was a thin lineup that struggled to keep pace with Golden State’s starters, ultimately falling 124-98 in a lopsided contest at Chase Center.

Early missteps, including a controversial foul on Brandin Podziemski for a four-point play, set the tone as the Lakers fell behind quickly, with only limited scoring from the bench, including six points from Jaden Hardy and five from Cameron Carr. The Warriors’ young stars, like rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and Quentin Grimes, dominated the scoring charts, while Steph Curry added 16 points and two four-point plays by halftime, leaving Los Angeles trailing by 28 at the break.

Despite late efforts from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who finished with seven points and three triples, the Lakers’ lack of depth proved too much to overcome in a game where Golden State’s depth and experience shone through.

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