After cruising to a 5-0 preseason, the Golden State Warriors were given a tough welcome to the regular season at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite some early struggles, the Dubs stayed within striking distance all game and finally broke through in the fourth quarter and pulled out a 121-114 victory.
The Lakers made regular-season adjustments that gave Golden State fits early. The Lakers sagged off the Warriors non-shooters and physically challenged Golden State’s perimeter threats with their superior size. As a result, the Warriors consistent barrage of threes this preseason was absent in the first three quarters.