Warriors rally from 25 down to beat Lakers 112-95

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95 on Friday in San Francisco, overcoming a 25-point deficit in both teams’ NBA Cup opener. Stephen Curry scored 31 points to lead Golden State, while Luka Dončić had 37 for Los Angeles. The Lakers built their advantage in the first half, scoring 38 points in the opening quarter and taking a 25-point lead in the second. Golden State answered with a 38-point second quarter, tying the game 53-53 at halftime. The Lakers briefly moved ahead again in the third, but the Warriors finished the period with an 22-8 run and entered the fourth quarter ahead 85-80. Golden State then opened the final quarter with 11 consecutive points, extending its lead to 17. The Lakers did not get closer than 12 points for the rest of the game. Los Angeles scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, while the Warriors scored 27. Curry made eight of 14 three-point attempts and added six assists. Brandin Podziemski scored 21 points, and DeAnthony Melton had 16. Golden State’s reserves contributed 50 points, according to the game statistics. Dončić led all scorers with 37 points, and Austin Reaves added 21 for the Lakers. Jake LaRavia, Matisse...