It may just be preseason, but the Lakers are back. Unfortunately, without LeBron James and Austin Reaves sitting out, they were unable to beat the Golden State Warriors, losing 125-108 in San Francisco to start their 2023 preseason.
But while the result was negative, there were still some positives for the Lakers, especially when considering the final score didn’t matter. Anthony Davis was elite, scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds in his 13 minutes of play, and fellow starter D’Angelo Russell ended the night with 15 points. Second-year guard Max Christie heated up in the second half to finish the night with 15 points of his own.