Lakers Win Shortened Preseason Game Against Warriors

SAN DIEGO (CBSLA.com) — The Lakers won their 2nd preseason game of the year after the game was called towards the end of the 3rd quarter due to the floor conditions in the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego.

Reigning MVP Stephen Curry led all scorers with 19 points (7-13), while Jordan Clarkson led the Lakers with 17 points (7-9).

Clarkson also collected 5 rebounds in 18 minutes played.

Julius Randle had an excellent game, scoring 14 points in just 12 minutes played. He shot 50% from the field and hit 6 out of 7 free throws.

The play of the night was when Larry Nance Jr. absolutely posterized Warriors center Festus Ezili in the 3rd quarter.

Nick Young added 10 points off the bench, shooting 3-4 from beyond the three-point line.

Marcelo Huertas made his debut for the Lakers tonight, scoring 4 points on 2-2 shooting with 6 assists.

He had several impressive passes and displayed incredible court vision in his first game.

Kobe Bryant sat out Saturday's contest with a leg bruise, but Coach Byron Scott expects him to be back for the regular season.

With the win, the Lakers improve to 2-4 on the preseason.

The team will take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday for their penultimate game of the preseason.

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