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Los Angeles -- The Los Angeles Lakers defeated The Golden State Warriors, 127-105, at Crypto Arena on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune&#39;s Jon Bryan was there to capture the following TST Images.

TST Images: Lakers defeat Warriors, 127-105, in Los Angeles

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