Warriors Rally from 25 Points Down to Beat Lakers 112-95
The Golden State Warriors staged a remarkable comeback from a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 in their NBA Cup opener.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31: The Golden State Warriors staged a remarkable comeback from a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 in their NBA Cup opener on Friday night. This victory marked the Warriors’ third consecutive win after a rocky start to the season.
The game began poorly for the Warriors, as they fell behind 38-15 by the end of the first quarter, with Luka Dončić dominating the court with 21 points. Warriors coach Steve Kerr called a timeout just over two minutes into the game, but the team continued to struggle. “We couldn’t have played worse,” Kerr said.
Entering the second quarter, the Warriors shifted their strategy. They launched a 13-2 run early on, chipping away at the Lakers’ lead, which peaked at 14 points late in the half. By halftime, the Warriors had closed the gap to 53-53, making them the first team in the shot-clock era to tie or take a lead after trailing by 23 or more points at the end of the first quarter.
Steph Curry played a key role in the turnaround, scoring 31 points, including eight three-pointers. He noted, “To flip the score like we did at the half… is pretty impressive from everybody.” The Warriors’ bench outscored the Lakers’ reserves 50-7, with De’Anthony Melton and Georges Niang combining for 27 points off the bench.
Dončić, who finished with 37 points, had a strong start but faded as the game progressed. He shot just 5-for-15 in the final three quarters after his explosive first quarter. This inconsistency contributed to the Warriors’ success.
Midway through the third quarter, Curry delivered a memorable moment that energized the crowd. He executed a crossover and sidestep move, causing Dončić to slip before hitting a three-pointer. The crowd erupted in response to the highlight play, signaling a shift in momentum.
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