Photos: Draymond and Klay-less, Golden State Warriors lose home pre-season opener to Lakers 124-121

Jordan Poole, who once more began rather than Klay Thompson, exploded within the third quarter, serving to the Warriors overcome an eight-point deficit on the half, but it surely was not sufficient to defeat the Lakers.

The fourth-year guard confirmed off his artful ball dealing with scored 18 of his team-high 25 factors within the third quarter. That features an end-of-the-quarter explosion, the place he scored 10 straight factors within the ultimate 3 ½ minutes. Stephen Curry completed proper behind with 24 factors.

Poole, who didn’t play the fourth, was the star of the sport for the Warriors and appeared unfazed by the controversy surrounding a observe altercation between him and Draymond Inexperienced final week.

Poole has remained the last word skilled after getting violently punched within the face by Draymond Inexperienced throughout Wednesday’s observe. What fueled the observe altercation stays unclear. Inexperienced stated the video didn’t present the entire story and refuted a report that cash was the basis of his frustrations.

Inexperienced is taking an indefinite depart from the workforce. It’s unclear the place Poole and Inexperienced stand, however the grizzled veteran has made it clear he wish to make amends. How lengthy that may take is to be decided.

The Warriors have two extra preseason video games earlier than starting their season with a championship ring and banner ceremony Oct. 18 in opposition to the Lakers. There’s no assure Inexperienced might be on the season opener.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole (3) drives previous Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves (15) throughout the first quarter of their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Los Angeles Lakers’ Lebron James (6) sits on the bench consuming a snack throughout their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis (3) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins (22) throughout the first quarter of their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches his workforce play in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the third quarter of their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ James Wiseman (33) grabs a rebound in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the first quarter of their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) chews on his mouthguard whereas taking part in the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the first quarter of their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole (3) shoots a basket in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the second quarter of their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Los Angeles Lakers’ Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) hugs Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) earlier than their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: View of the court docket earlier than the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) gestures as teammate Jordan Poole (3) holds a trophy for the very best free throw share within the NBA final season earlier than the beginning of their preseason NBA recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) warms up earlier than their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Los Angeles Lakers’ Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) greets Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) earlier than their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole (3) shares fun with a teammate earlier than the beginning of their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) goes up for a dunk earlier than their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group) 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 9: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) warms up earlier than their preseason NBA recreation on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)