Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Match Player Stats (April 9th, 2026)
The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Chase Center and walked out with a statement. In a game that never felt close after the third quarter, the Lakers vs Golden State Warriors match ended 119–103, with LeBron James orchestrating every key moment. This wasn’t just a win — it was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Jake LaRavia’s efficiency off the bench and Deandre Ayton’s near-perfect shooting night made sure the Warriors had no answers when it mattered most.
Explore below full Lakers vs Golden State Warriors match player stats from April 9, 2026. LeBron drops 26-8-11 as LA wins 119–103 at Chase Center.
Game Information: Lakers vs Warriors
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors |
| Date | Thursday, April 9, 2026 |
| Tip-Off | 7:00 AM |
| Arena | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA |
| Officials | Bill Kennedy, Tyler Ford, Natalie Sago |
| Attendance | 18,064 |
| Final Score | Lakers 119 – Warriors 103 |
How the Lakers Dominated Golden State on Both Ends
The Lakers came in locked in. From the opening tip, they controlled the pace, attacked the paint, and used their depth smartly. LeBron didn’t just score — he distributed with a game-high 11 assists while pulling down 8 rebounds. The team shot 61.3% from the field and 55.2% from three, numbers that tell the full story of a team firing on all cylinders. Golden State, despite keeping it close in Q2, couldn’t maintain that energy as the game wore on.
Lakers Team Performance
Los Angeles looked sharp from the jump. Jake LaRavia led the bench with 16 points on a blistering 85.7% field goal shooting. Deandre Ayton was a force in the paint — 21 points on 81.8% shooting. Luke Kennard added 14 points with perfect free throw execution. The team’s 37 assists and 14 steals show this wasn’t just individual brilliance — it was a connected, system-driven performance. For those digging into NBA player performance data and scoring breakdowns, this game is a must-study.
Warriors Team Performance
Golden State’s night was defined by inconsistency. Brandin Podziemski led the team with 17 points but shot just 46.7% from the field. Nate Williams chipped in 17 as well, and Pat Spencer added 12, but the team’s 30.0% three-point shooting (9-of-30) killed any chance of a real run. Draymond Green had just 2 points on 0-of-1 shooting, though his 6 assists kept some plays alive. The Warriors simply couldn’t generate the kind of sustained offensive flow needed to challenge a Lakers team playing this well. Basketball fans following the [Warriors’ 2026 season results and player-by-player stat logs] will see this performance as one of their roughest of the stretch.
Injury Report
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | Will Richard | G | Day-To-Day | Back – Strain | 2026-04-10 |
| GS | Kristaps Porzingis | C | Day-To-Day | Illness – Not Specified | 2026-04-10 |
| GS | Stephen Curry | G | Day-To-Day | Knee – Not Specified | 2026-04-10 |
| GS | Gui Santos | F | Day-To-Day | Pelvis – Bruise | 2026-04-10 |
| LAL | Jaxson Hayes | C | Day-To-Day | Foot – Soreness | 2026-04-10 |
| LAL | Marcus Smart | G | Out | Ankle – Bruise | 2026-04-10 |
| LAL | Luka Doncic | G | Out | Hamstring – Strain | 2026-05-01 |
| LAL | Austin Reaves | G | Out | Oblique – Strain | 2026-05-01 |
How Each Quarter Played Out
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 28 | 25 | 29 | 37 | 119 |
| Golden State Warriors | 23 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 103 |
Full Player Stats Breakdown: Lakers vs Warriors, April 9, 2026
Every point, rebound, and steal is pulled directly from the official NBA box score. Here’s the complete picture of how both rosters performed on the night.
Los Angeles Lakers — Individual Player Stats
| Player | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 26 | 31:48 | 11 | 17 | 64.7 | 3 | 5 | 60.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +19 |
| Jake LaRavia | 16 | 30:43 | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | +29 |
| Deandre Ayton | 21 | 30:39 | 9 | 11 | 81.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +19 |
| Rui Hachimura | 12 | 29:39 | 5 | 12 | 41.7 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +20 |
| Luke Kennard | 14 | 31:53 | 6 | 11 | 54.5 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +20 |
| Nick Smith Jr. | 12 | 11:20 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +9 |
| Bronny James | 10 | 20:33 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -5 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 2 | 25:36 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +15 |
| Drew Timme | 4 | 8:31 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -9 |
| Dalton Knecht | 0 | 3:41 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7 |
| Kobe Bufkin | 2 | 3:41 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -7 |
| Adou Thiero | 0 | 6:35 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -13 |
| Maxi Kleber | 0 | 5:21 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -10 |
| TOTALS | 119 | 49 | 80 | 61.3 | 16 | 29 | 55.2 | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 37 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 13 | +16 |
Lakers Bench Impact: Depth That Delivered When It Counted
LA’s bench wasn’t just along for the ride — Nick Smith Jr. dropped 12 on 80% shooting in just 11 minutes, and Bronny James added 10 points with three assists. The second unit kept the Warriors from ever finding momentum during lineup changes. That kind of reliable production from role players is how blowouts are built. The Lakers’ 2026 roster depth has become one of their most underrated strengths, and anyone tracking how the Lakers have built their rotation this season will see tonight as a prime example of bench trust paying off.
Golden State Warriors — Individual Player Stats
| Player | PTS | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | 17 | 24:01 | 7 | 15 | 46.7 | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -17 |
| Nate Williams | 17 | 34:32 | 7 | 13 | 53.8 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -16 |
| Pat Spencer | 12 | 38:04 | 5 | 12 | 41.7 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -17 |
| Charles Bassey | 12 | 29:48 | 6 | 8 | 75.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -8 |
| Seth Curry | 11 | 23:18 | 4 | 9 | 44.4 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
| Malevy Leons | 12 | 24:08 | 4 | 8 | 50.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -13 |
| Gary Payton II | 10 | 13:59 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +12 |
| LJ Cryer | 8 | 15:09 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 2 | 14:55 | 1 | 5 | 20.0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -12 |
| Draymond Green | 2 | 22:06 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -7 |
| TOTALS | 103 | 41 | 81 | 50.6 | 9 | 30 | 30.0 | 12 | 12 | 100 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 24 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 6 | -16 |
Warriors Bench Struggles: Not Enough Firepower in Reserve
Gary Payton II was the lone bright spot off the bench — a perfect 4-of-4 from the field for 10 points and a +12 rating, the only Warrior in positive territory. LJ Cryer contributed 8 points, but the rest of the second unit couldn’t generate consistent offense. The Warriors’ reserves were outscored and outworked, and that gap proved impossible to close against a Lakers team that kept pressing.
Head-to-Head Team Stats Comparison: Lakers vs Warriors
| Stat Category | Los Angeles Lakers | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 119 | 103 |
| FGM / FGA | 49 / 80 | 41 / 81 |
| FG% | 61.3% | 50.6% |
| 3PM / 3PA | 16 / 29 | 9 / 30 |
| 3P% | 55.2% | 30.0% |
| FTM / FTA | 5 / 8 | 12 / 12 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Assists | 37 | 24 |
| Steals | 14 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 19 |
The numbers paint a clear picture. LA’s 61.3% field goal shooting versus Golden State’s 50.6% was the defining gap — combined with a 37-to-24 assist advantage, the Lakers were simply the better-connected offensive unit all night. Golden State’s superior rebounding (38 vs 33) gave them second chances, but their 30.0% from three made those opportunities count for very little. For fans wanting full NBA 2026 game logs and complete box score records across this season’s most competitive matchups, this one belongs in the highlight reel.
Decisive Moments and Key Takeaways From the Lakers-Warriors Showdown
- LeBron James ran the show: 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists — a near triple-double that controlled tempo in every critical stretch.
- Three-point efficiency decided the game: Lakers hit 16-of-29 (55.2%) from deep, while the Warriors went cold at 9-of-30 (30.0%). That 25-point three-point differential told the whole story.
- Jake LaRavia’s night was elite: 16 points on 85.7% shooting in 30 minutes — a performance that highlighted why LA trusts their role players in big moments.
- Lakers’ assist machine: 37 team assists on 49 made baskets means almost every made shot came from a pass. Golden State simply couldn’t match that ball movement rhythm.
Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Match Stats PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Lakers vs Warriors game on April 9, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 119–103 at Chase Center in San Francisco on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
What were LeBron James’ stats against the Warriors on April 9?
LeBron finished with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists while shooting 64.7% from the field and 60.0% from three in 31:48 of action.
Who was Golden State’s top scorer in this game?
Brandin Podziemski and Nate Williams both led the Warriors with 17 points each in the 119–103 loss to the Lakers.
How did the Lakers shoot from three-point range against the Warriors?
The Lakers were remarkably hot from deep, connecting on 16-of-29 attempts for a 55.2% three-point percentage as a team.
What was the attendance at Chase Center for the Lakers-Warriors game?
A crowd of 18,064 fans were in attendance at Chase Center in San Francisco for this Lakers vs Warriors matchup.
Which Lakers player had the best field goal percentage in this game?
Jake LaRavia shot an outstanding 85.7% from the field (6-of-7) while also hitting 4-of-5 from three, finishing with 16 points.
Who were the referees for the Lakers vs Warriors game on April 9, 2026?
The game was officiated by Bill Kennedy, Tyler Ford, and Natalie Sago.
How did Deandre Ayton perform against Golden State?
Ayton was dominant in the paint — 21 points on 81.8% field goal shooting (9-of-11), adding 5 rebounds and 1 block in 30 minutes.
Final Thoughts
This was a night where the Lakers showed they’re built for big games. LeBron directing traffic with 11 assists, an unreal three-point shooting display, and a bench that punched its weight — it all added up to a convincing 16-point road win. Golden State had no real answer, and their 30.0% from three made a comeback mathematically unlikely by Q4. The Lakers looked like the sharper, deeper team, and on this Thursday night in San Francisco, they proved exactly that.
