Warriors beat Lakers in NBA Cup opener at Chase Center

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors met at Chase Center in San Francisco for the second time during the 2026-27 NBA regular season. The matchup served as the opener for the NBA Cup group play, with the game broadcast on ESPN. The Warriors emerged as the victors, rallying from a significant early deficit to secure a win over the Lakers.

Star Performances

Stephen Curry led the Warriors' scoring efforts in the comeback victory. Luka Dončić, playing for the Lakers, also delivered a notable performance, getting off to a hot-scoring start that contributed to a feat in Lakers history against the Warriors. The game featured a high level of competition between the two stars, with Dončić putting on a show in San Francisco.

Before the game, the Lakers crowd at Chase Center attempted to taunt Dončić with chants, an effort that reportedly backfired instantly. The matchup was described as a showdown where both Curry and Dončić were central to the action.

Team Context

The Lakers entered the game with starter Ziaire Williams out due to left foot soreness, marking his second consecutive missed game. For the Warriors, the win came after a 0-3 start to the season, a streak they had previously broken with a 134-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. In that earlier game, rookie Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors to their first win of the season.

The Lakers-Warriors contest was part of the NBA Cup group play, with betting lines indicating a Lakers -2.5 spread and a total of 233.5 points ahead of the opener. The game concluded with the Golden State Warriors defeating the Los Angeles Lakers.