Since they were playing their final preseason game, the Lakers rested all of their key players, allowing the rookies to get significant minutes. Bronny James started, and he finished with 17 points, four rebounds,

Bronny James, son of all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James, had the best showing of his young professional career on Friday, posting 17 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ final preseason game.

That's because Olivari got to meet his basketball idol, Stephen Curry. The Warriors superstar didn't suit up for the game, but he took the time to introduce himself to Olivari, who got emotional afterward discussing the meeting.

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The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors in their final preseason game on Friday and it ended up being a night to forget. The Warriors crushed the Lakers 132-74 and NBA fans had some interesting reactions to the contest.

After five games on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers finished their preseason slate against the Golden State Warriors. Given that it was their final preseason game, head coach JJ Redick opted to rest his starters and give the younger players on the roster more run.

The Golden State Warriors finished the preseason Friday the way they began it Oct. 5 in Hawaii. Without a loss — and with a victory over an opponent from Southern California. The Warriors rolled to a 132-74 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers — whom they also beat Tuesday in Las Vegas — at Chase Center on Friday,