Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 9, 2026

Los Angeles outscored Golden State 119–103 on Friday, a 16-point margin that masked a far tighter contest through three quarters. Combined scoring stood at 102 in the first half, with both teams matching 51 points apiece in the opening two quarters. The third quarter remained competitive at 53 combined, but the fourth exploded for 67 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—allowing the Lakers to pull away decisively.

LeBron James orchestrated the offensive surge, finishing with 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, while DeAndre Ayton added 21 points and 5 rebounds. For Golden State, Nate Williams and Brandin Podziemski each scored 17 points, though they couldn't keep pace as the game wore on. Charles Bassey anchored the Warriors' glass with 13 rebounds but limited scoring output of 12 points.

The 222-point combined total cleared the 207.5 market by 14.5, with the line itself climbing to 221.5 before tipoff. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed. The outcome fits the recent trajectory of these teams: the Lakers' last two meetings with Golden State produced a 230-point affair and a 204-point defensive grind, leaving considerable variance in how these matchups unfold. This one settled comfortably in between, driven largely by a fourth-quarter eruption that separated the clubs down the stretch.