Warriors rally past Lakers 112-95 behind a 21-2 closing run

Player of the game

Luka Doncic 37 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST

8.8

The Warriors beat the Lakers 112-95 at Chase Center in NBA Cup group play. The game turned in the fourth quarter. Golden State trailed 78-75, then ripped off a 21-2 run to lead 96-80 and never looked back.

Los Angeles looked in control early. The Lakers scored 38 in the first quarter to the Warriors' 15. The Warriors answered with 38 in the second and led by halftime's end of 53-53 only after the swing, then outscored the Lakers 32-27 in the third. The Lakers managed just 15 in the fourth while Golden State put up 27.

Luka Doncic was the player of the game despite the loss, with 37 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Walker Kessler grabbed 13 rebounds. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points, and Draymond Green handed out 9 assists.

Chirp's Sim had the Lakers at 54% before the game. The Lakers move to 4-2, and the Warriors improve to 3-3.

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