Warriors face Lakers in rematch as Doncic seeks payback
Lakers face Warriors tonight seeking revenge after an earlier 22-point blowout, with extra tension from Lendeborg's trash talk.
The Lakers blitzed the Warriors in their first NBA Cup matchup, winning 127-105 with Doncic leading the charge. Warrior rookie Yaxel Lendeborg spent much of that opening night talking trash, then doubled down in the media afterward.
Doncic does not back down, and he does not forget. Tonight's rematch at Golden State has all the makings of a heated contest.
The Lakers are 4-1 to start the season and clearly the stronger team. The Warriors have struggled at 2-3, though they did win back-to-back road games against the Nuggets and the Timberwolves.
Lendeborg actually defended Doncic effectively in their first meeting, but it made no difference to the scoreline. The personal angle gives tonight extra spice.
- Lakers 127, Warriors 105
- First game score
- 4-1
- Lakers record
- 2-3
- Warriors record
- NBA Cup Group Play
- Matchup phase
Why it mattersDoncic and the Lakers are building momentum early in the season, while the Warriors need a signature win to steady their inconsistent start.
AustraliaAustralian basketball fans get a live NBA Cup clash tonight on ESPN showing a red-hot Lakers side and the emerging Doncic rivalry that has captured the league's attention.
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