GAME RECAP: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS' 119-109 VICTORY OVER THE LAKERS

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Golden State Warriors’ 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on October 21, 2025

  • NBA Schedule (India Time)

    Warriors (GSW), Lakers (LAL) on Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 at 07:00 PM PDT. 
  • Final score: GSW-119 & LAL-109

What went right for Golden State


  • Jimmy Butler was the driving force: 31 points, going 7-14 from the field and a flawless 16-for-16 at the free-throw line. 

  • Stephen Curry chipped in 23 (or 24, depending on the source) points and hit a big 36-foot three in the final minute to effectively seal the game. 

  • Jonathan Kuminga stepped up with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists — strong all-around contribution. 

  • Golden State’s third quarter was decisive: They outscored the Lakers 35-25 in that frame and used a 19-4 run early in Q3 to build the lead.

  • The Warriors shot well from three (42.5%) compared to the Lakers’ 25%. 

  • They forced turnovers and maintained composure in the second half to control momentum. 

What didn’t work for the Lakers

  • Luka Dončić put up 43 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists — superb stat line — but it wasn’t enough. 

  • Terrible shooting from deep: the Lakers went just 8-for-31 from three-point range. Free-throw line struggles: 17-of-28, which is poor for a team trying to keep up. 

  • The absence of LeBron James (out with sciatica) loomed large. His leadership and presence were missed. 

  • They were outscored significantly in the third quarter and couldn’t recover the momentum. They trimmed the lead in Q4 but never got close enough. 

Key numbers

  • Final score: Warriors 119, Lakers 109.

  • Field goal %: Warriors ~48.7%, Lakers ~54.5% — interestingly the Lakers shot better overall, but struggle points (3PT, free throws, turnovers) hurt them. 

  • Turnovers: Lakers committed 19.

Significance & takeaways

  • This was the season opener for both teams — a positive statement win for Golden State, and a let-down for the Lakers.

  • Golden State’s depth shows: beyond the usual stars, Kuminga and others contributed meaningfully.

  • For the Lakers, a reminder: even if your star goes off (Dončić here), the supporting cast, mechanics (shooting, turnovers) and role of absent/disrupted pieces (LeBron) matter a lot.

  • The third quarter is often where games swing, and the Warriors took advantage.

  • The Warriors’ ability to hit free throws and make timely shots (Curry’s late three) closed the game when momentum might’ve shifted.

Looking ahead

  • For Golden State: build on this cohesion, use the depth, keep converting in clutch moments.

  • For the Lakers: fix the three-point shooting, clean up turnovers, adapt to the absence of LeBron (or his limited minutes) until he returns.

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