SAN FRANCISCO — The Lakers dropped their first recreation of the California Traditional at Chase Middle to the Golden State Warriors 89-84 on Saturday after main by double digits within the first half.
The Lakers struggled defensively within the second half, giving up 30 factors within the third quarter, once they trailed for the primary time.
Bronny James traveled with the workforce however didn’t go well with up.
Darius Bazley was the Lakers’ solely fixed on protection, switching on the perimeter whereas contesting photographs on the rim. Perimeter protection was a transparent wrestle for L.A., forcing late challenges by bigs resulting in 25 free throws.
Cole Swider was a vibrant spot all recreation for the Lakers, utilizing his capability to shoot from deep to tally a game-high 24 factors on seven-for-10 taking pictures, together with, six of eight from three. Swider, getting into his fifth yr within the NBA, performed seven video games for the Lakers his rookie season.
DJ Steward additionally stood out, dropping 20 factors on seven-for-10 taking pictures. Steward’s capability to get to the rim and draw fouls allowed for catch-and-shoot threes for teammates.
The Lakers’ first spherical draft choose final season, Dalton Knecht, appeared a bit rusty scoring solely 10 factors on three-for-13 taking pictures, lacking all six photographs from deep. Knecht is coming off a season for the Lakers the place he averaged 9.1 factors on 37% taking pictures in 78 video games.
The California Traditional will proceed tomorrow when the Lakers tackle the Miami Warmth. Tip off shall be at 1:30 p.m.
