NBA Preseason - Rui Hachimura Scores 16, Bronny Only 7; Doncic and Curry Absent as Lakers Easily Defeat Warriors

On October 13th Beijing time, the Lakers won against the Warriors 126-116 in an NBA preseason game played on their home court.

For the Lakers, Reeves scored 21 points, Knecht added 16, Rui Hachimura contributed 16, Ayton had 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, Vincent scored 13, LaLavria added 11 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals, while Bronny scored 7. For the Warriors, Bojemski led with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, Davis put up 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Kuminga scored 13 points with 6 assists, Payton Jr. and Klay each scored 11 points.

In the first quarter, Reeves hit a mid-range jumper, Ayton scored 5 points with drives and jump shots, Rui Hachimura made a long-range shot, and Ayton scored a floater. Bojemski made an easy layup, Kuminga hit a mid-range shot, Post scored 5 points in a row, and both Bojemski and Kuminga attacked the rim continuously, tying the game at 13. Rui Hachimura nailed a catch-and-shoot three-pointer, Ayton completed an easy put-back, Rui combined drives and shots effectively, Hayes made an easy put-back, Vincent hit a long-range shot, and LaLavria finished with a fast layup, helping the Lakers lead 30-24 at the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, Reeves and Vanderbilt scored consecutively, Ayton made a jump shot, and the Lakers expanded their lead to 40-29. Reeves and Rui Hachimura hit back-to-back three-pointers, Ayton scored on a jumper, Knecht made a floater under the basket, LaLavria scored an easy layup, and Reeves hit a turnaround jumper. By halftime, the Lakers were leading 63-46.

During the third quarter, Ayton scored on a mid-range shot, Reeves made a floater near the basket, and the Lakers led 69-51. Bojemski and Post hit consecutive long-range shots, Hield scored an easy layup, Bojemski kept attacking successfully, Kuminga made a layup, Bojemski added another three-pointer, Davis and Bojemski scored again, Richard hit a long-range shot, Davis and Payton Jr. made successive layups, and Payton Jr. powered through under the basket, helping the Warriors rally. The quarter ended with the Lakers ahead 90-85.

In the final quarter, Hayes delivered a dunk, LaLavria made an easy put-back, Bronny drove to the basket for a floater, RJ Davis hit a three-pointer, Knecht scored an easy layup, RJ Davis made a floater, Williams hit an open three, and the Lakers led 111-100. Spencer scored a post-up basket, Klay made a contested three-pointer, fueling the Warriors' comeback. Smith scored a floater from the free throw line, Williams attacked the rim, Smith's offense was effective, Knecht hit a three-pointer, and the Lakers led 123-112. The rest of the game was uneventful as the Lakers secured the win.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Bojemski, Hield, Kuminga, Draymond, Post

Lakers: Reeves, Knecht, Rui Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Ayton