Deandre Ayton and the Los Angeles Lakers will look to bounce back from losing their preseason opener when they take on the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Sunday, Oct. 5.
With LeBron James and Luka Doncic not expected to play, Reaves is expected to serve as a featured player in the lineup. Neither James nor Doncic played in the Lakers’ preseason opener on Friday.
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Austin Reaves had a 20-point performance in the 103-81 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Reaves also had three rebounds and two assists in his 21 minutes of play. Dalton Knecht had six points and six rebounds in 26 minutes of play.
It will be the preseason opener for the Warriors.
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Final: Warriors 111, Lakers 103
The Warriors scored just nine points in the fourth quarter but held on to beat the Lakers after scoring 40 in the third quarter.
3Q: Warriors 102, Lakers 80
Moses Moody leads the Warriors through three quarters with 19 points and an assist in 15 minutes of play. Buddy Hield had 11 points, three rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes of play.
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Gabe Vincent remains the leading scorer for the Lakers with 16 points and five assists in 19 minutes of play. Dalton Knecht had 10 points, three assists and three rebounds in 23 minutes of play.
Warriors stars play significant minutes
Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green played at least 15 minutes in the first half against the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers guard R.J. Davis (55) dribbles to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) in the second quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco, California on Oct. 5, 2025.
Halftime: Warriors 62, Lakers 55
Warriors guard Stephen Curry shot 5-for-7 from the field for 14 points in 15 minutes of play. Curry was also 3-for-5 from the 3-point line.
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Gabe Vincent led the Lakers in the first half with 16 points and five assists in 14 minutes of play.
1Q: Warriors 32, Lakers 31
The Warriors continue to roll with their star-studded lineup throughout the first quarter. The Warriors lead the Lakers 24-15 with 3:55 left in the opening period. Golden State would finish out the quarter with the lead.
Warriors take lead in first quarter
Jimmy Butler makes the free-throw to even the game at 11 with 8:33 left in the first quarter.
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Draymond misses a layup attempt on the Warriors’ next possession but manages to tip the ball in immediately for the second chance points. The Warriors lead 13-11 in the middle of the first quarter.
Al Horford checks in for Warriors
Al Horford checked in for the Warriors with 8:38 left in the first quarter.
Lakers, Warriors keep it close early
The Lakers start fast and build an early 7-2 lead with several of Golden State’s star players in the lineup. The Warriors respond well to close the game with Moses Moody hitting a three-point shot to make it a one-point game.
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What time is Lakers vs. Warriors?
The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to play the Golden State Warriors in a preseason game at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT
Location: Chase Center(San Francisco, California)
Lakers starting lineup vs. Warriors
The Lakers’ starting lineup will feature Jarred Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and Gabe Vincent.
Warriors starting lineup vs. Lakers
The Warriors will have a star-studded lineup to start the preseason with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green expected to play. Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski will round out the starting lineup for Golden State.
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Lakers star players ruled out
Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart are among the players ruled out for tonight’s game. While LeBron did not play, he was at the game and on the bench.
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