On July 7, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 89-84 and got off to a good start. Although the Lakers took a 19-11 lead in the first quarter, the Warriors gradually controlled the rhythm of the game and completed the reversal.

The Warriors recovered in the second quarter, narrowing the gap with a score of 28 to 24. After entering the second half, the Warriors played a 30 to 17 offensive, overtaking the score in one fell swoop and establishing a double-digit advantage. The Warriors maintained the lead from the middle of the third quarter, leading by as much as 13 points, and finally held on to the victory.

The Warriors shot 43.8% from the field , while the Lakers shot only 38.0% . The Warriors had an advantage in the paint, leading 45-39 in rebounds and 32-26 in restricted area points . In addition, the Warriors also led in fast break points by 13-6 .

For the Lakers, Cole Swider had an eye-catching performance, scoring a game-high 24 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, showing strong scoring ability; DJ Steward was also efficient, scoring 20 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists, both of them made 7 of 10 shots , with a hot hand. Dalton Knecht contributed 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals; Darius Bazley, who came off the bench, also had all-around data of 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks.

As for the Warriors, Jackson Rowe performed well, scoring 13 points, shooting 6 of 10 , and contributing 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. He was a key figure on both offense and defense. Isaiah Mobley, who came off the bench , also contributed 13 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals; Shackelford scored 11 points and 2 assists; Blake Hinson sent 12 points on the bench , providing stable firepower support for the team.