OAKLAND >> Golden State’s 3-point shots kept splashing through the net. The Lakers’ contested mid-range jumpers kept falling short. Golden State’s ball movement remained disciplined. The Lakers remained stagnant.
The outcome became inevitable well before it became official. The Lakers’ 111-77 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday at Oracle Arena secured continued mediocrity for a once-proud franchise and continued success for the 2015 NBA champions.
The Lakers (2-12) lost their fourth consecutive game and posted a season-low in points. Meanwhile, the Warriors (16-0) have an NBA record 16-game winning streak to open the season, an honor the 1948-49 Washington Capitols and 1993-94 Houston Rockets once held.