Oct 8, 2026Sports105 words1 min read

Warriors Beat Short-Handed Lakers in Preseason Game

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The Golden State Warriors won their first preseason game at home. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers by a big score.

The Lakers were short-handed. This means some important players did not play.

Yaxel Lendeborg played very well for the Warriors. He was aggressive on the court. This means he played with energy and strength.

The Warriors used this game to try new players. Preseason games help teams get ready for the real season.

Bronny James also played for the Lakers in this game. The news report shared his stats too.

This win gives the Warriors a good start before their real season begins.

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1. Which team won the game?

2. Why were the Lakers called 'short-handed'?

3. True or False: This was a preseason game.

1. The Warriors 2. Some important players did not play 3. True

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The Golden State _____ won their first preseason game at home.

They beat the Los Angeles _____ by a big score.

The Lakers were _____. This means some important players did not play.

Yaxel _____ played very well for the Warriors.

He was _____ on the court.

The Warriors used this game to try new _____.

Preseason games help teams get ready for the real _____.

Bronny James also played for the _____ in this game.

This win gives the Warriors a good start before their real _____ begins.

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