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NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Pistons, Ron Holland, Sixers

Warriors Stephen Curry hit eight threes, which certainly helped. But the Warriors also got something Friday that can make life a whole lot easier for a star. Their bench outscored the Lakers’ reserves, 50-7. As Joey Akeley of Warriors On…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 6:57 AM
NBA Notes: Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Pistons, Ron Holland, Sixers
Key Things to Know
  • The roundup highlights recent performances and roster developments for the Warriors, Pistons, and 76ers.
  • Golden State defeated the Lakers 112-95 as their bench outscored Los Angeles' reserves 50-7.
  • Ron Holland scored 18 points to help Detroit defeat Brooklyn 110-94 and move to 5-1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, and Philadelphia 76ers each earned victories on Friday behind crucial contributions from key contributors and reserves. Golden State rallied from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95, bolstered by a 50-7 bench scoring advantage and defensive stops drawn by Brandin Podziemski. Meanwhile, the Pistons improved to 5-1 on the season by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 110-94, and the 76ers topped the New York Knicks 98-93.

Detroit was sparked by Ron Holland, who scored 14 of his 18 points in the third quarter alongside four steals. For Philadelphia, Anfernee Simons led the second unit with 21 points and five three-pointers, though the team continues to face frontcourt depth challenges behind Joel Embiid due to injuries.

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