SAN FRANCISCO – The Friday-night sequence featuring Lakers star Luka Doni crumpling to the floor trying to defend Stephen Curry went viral because nothing captivates NBA fans quite like three seconds of spectacle.This was the latest Super Steph Moment, and he punctuated it by draining a triple that pushed the Warriors’ lead from nine to 12 midway through the third quarter.
Yet an earlier sequence was more crucial to the Warriors’ astonishing comeback win and, moreover, provided a glimpse of ferocity they’ll need to compete at the NBA’s highest level.
With the Warriors down 11 in the second quarter and Curry on the bench, backup big man Charles Bassey stifled a dunk attempt by Los Angeles center Walker Kessler. De’Anthony Melton grabbed the loose ball, triggering a fast break that was completed with his 30-foot lob to Yaxel Lendeborg, who slammed the ball through the net with 7:17 left in the quarter. This sequence >>>> pic.twitter.com/C81Ba7Rf37
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 31, 2026 Lakers coach JJ Redick, the crowd’s roar ringing in his ears, immediately...