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Ziaire Williams was happy to be on the other side of Luka Doncic’s trash talk vs. Warriors

Ziaire Williams expressed relief at no longer being the target of Luka Dončić's verbal aggression, noting that the experience is significantly more enjoyable when wearing the same jersey as the Slovenian star. This sentiment followed a 127-105 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Golden State Warriors, a game in which Williams made his debut as a starter for the team.

The forward, a native of Lancaster, California, contributed nine points on 4-of-7 shooting, including one three-pointer, along with four assists, three rebounds, and one steal in 24 minutes of play. The Lakers outscored the Warriors by 12 points during Williams' time on the court, capping a positive night that included witnessing Dončić engage in trash talk with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

Williams praised Lendeborg for not backing down from the confrontation, while maintaining that Dončić is the best player in the world and such interactions are a daily occurrence. The Lakers will next host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, with the team looking to build on their recent momentum.

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