Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era

Luka Doncic banked in a half-court shot at the buzzer, and Walker Kessler went twelve for twelve; ESPN still calls it the quiet end of an era.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield on BBN This Morning
Published 9:32 AM ET, Thursday, October 22, 2026

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First reported by ESPN: “Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era”, with reporting from CBS Sports (AP) and Silver Screen and Roll.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:32 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: NBA.

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ESPNWhy Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era
CBS Sports (AP)Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Live Score and Stats - October 21, 2026 Gametracker - CBS Sports October 21, 2026 · facts used on air
Silver Screen and RollLakers vs. Warriors Final Score: LA opens season with blowout win October 22, 2026 · facts used on air

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Lakers beat the Warriors one twenty-seven to one oh five, led by thirty-five at one point, and ESPN calls it the quiet end of an era.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentQuiet? Luka banked in a half-court shot at the buzzer and pointed at a Warriors rookie.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAnd that rookie, Lendeborg, got a technical for something he said. Which, in fairness, is a very loud way to be quiet.