The Warriors led the Lakers by double digits the entire night, taking a 66-40 advantage into halftime and pushing it to 42 to end the third quarter off a flurry from Hield (14 points in 15 minutes) and a fast-break dunk from Podziemski.

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors in their final preseason game on Friday and it ended up being a night to forget. The Warriors crushed the Lakers 132-74 and NBA fans had some interesting reactions to the contest.

After five games on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers finished their preseason slate against the Golden State Warriors. Given that it was their final preseason game, head coach JJ Redick opted to rest his starters and give the younger players on the roster more run.

In dropping its annual ranking of the top 100 players in the NBA, ESPN had some bold stances on the current (and one former) Golden State Warriors players. The network asked its panel of more than 150 reporters,

Brandin Podziemski is expected to have a big sophomore season. The Golden State Warriors guard made a big impression as a rookie, forcing his way into Steve Kerr's rotation and even earning 28 starts out of his 74 games.

The Warriors are itching to get back to the playoffs after a disappointing showing last season -- and it appears they have the personnel to do so. Four Golden State players were ranked in ESPN's top 100 players list for the 2024-25 season.