Lakers fall to Warriors as stars rest in preseason back-to-back

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Sandro Mamukelashvili #54 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of their preseason game at Chase Center on October 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty