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Steph Curry can’t save Warriors from familiar disaster in Lakers blowout

Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors with twenty-three points during their season-opening matchup, but defensive struggles and a lack of depth plagued the visitors in a 127-105 defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite an efficient first quarter under a newly implemented offensive system, Golden State faltered down the stretch, shooting just 41 percent from the field and committing sixteen turnovers.

Walker Kessler dominated inside for Los Angeles, posting twenty-six points and nine rebounds while shooting a perfect twelve for twelve from the field. The center recorded eleven consecutive dunks, the most by a Lakers player in a single contest since Shaquille O'Neal.

With Kristaps Porziņģis and Charles Bassey sidelined due to injuries, Golden State had no answer for the size disparity in the paint.

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