Lakers fans express frustration with another dull defensive display in the second loss of pre-season

epfpmoran October 6, 2025 0
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The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 0-2 pre-season after a defeat of 111-103 against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday evening. Despite the lack LeBron James And Luka Doncic, the Lakers fought with a 24 -point deficit, but finally failed.

The Warriors pulled 46.4% in total, draining 17 three points to a clip of 39.5%, while dominating the fastbreak with an advantage of 23-5.

The frustrated fans of the Lakers on social networks have expressed their concerns about the team's defensive struggles.

“IK JJ (Redick) has an aneurysm that looks at this defense of transition”, a fan said.

“We haven't beat the Warriors lately, what happens to this my people team? Where are these Lakers who have not been seen anywhere said.

“Can we never get at least 1 pre-season victory; make fans of which we have something to be happy?! Just 1 victory, maybe? Each bloody pre-season year, the team sucks all the matches! Save us negative feelings.” another commented.

Here are other fans reactions.

Difficult loss tonight 0-2 in pre-season so far !!

We are so washed 💔💔💔

This team could be a discreet ass💔😭

Lakers were also without Austin Reaves and new addition Marcus Smart. Reaves had previously scored 20 points in 21 minutes in their first pre-season match, a defeat of 103-81 against the Phoenix Suns.

Gabe Vincent leads Lakers in the second loss of pre-season

Gabe Vincent punctuated the Lakers with 16 points and five assists, while the recruit Dalton Knecht collected 12 points.

RJ Davis added 11 points and Jake Laravia contributed 10.

The departure center Deandre Ayton posted seven points, seven rebounds and two blocks in almost 21 minutes, but finished with a note of less than 25.

Jarred Vanderbilt has collected nine points, seven rebounds, four assists and three interceptions, displaying his usual defensive energy, while Jaxson Hayes provided eight points and six plates from the bench.

Bonny James Recorded almost 23 minutes – the second largest number of the team – and collected five points, three assists, three rebounds and a top of five reversals.

Then, the Lakers will face the Warriors again next Sunday, followed by another match with the Suns on Tuesday. They will then face the Dallas Mavericks on October 15 and the Sacramento Kings on October 17 before officially opening their 2025-26 season against the Warriors on October 21.