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Warriors exact revenge with shocking comeback win over Lakers

The Golden State Warriors kicked off NBA Cup group play in dramatic fashion on Friday night, and just so happened to get some payback in the process. After losing handily on opening night just nine days ago, against the Los…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:51 AM
Warriors exact revenge with shocking comeback win over Lakers
Key Things to Know
  • The Golden State Warriors overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95.
  • The 17-point win set an NBA record for the largest margin of victory after trailing by 25.
  • Stephen Curry scored 31 points and moved to 18th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 at Chase Center in NBA Cup group play on Friday night. Golden State fell behind 40-15 early in the second quarter before mounting an astonishing defensive and offensive turnaround to secure their third consecutive victory.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 31 points and passed Dominique Wilkins for 18th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Brandin Podziemski contributed 21 points, while Golden State's bench outscored the Lakers' reserves 50-7. Luka Dončić paced Los Angeles with 37 points in the loss.

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