The Golden State Warriors welcomed back Andrew Wiggins for their preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Wiggins, who missed the team’s first two preseason games due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, started at small forward and scored 12 points in 23 minutes. Here are three takeaways from the game: 1. Wiggins’ return boosted the Warriors’ defense, as they held the Lakers to 105 points and limited LeBron James to 12 points on 5-of-15 shooting. 2. Stephen Curry continued his strong preseason play, scoring 23 points and dishing out eight assists. 3. The Warriors’ bench struggled, with Jordan Poole and Nemanja Bjelica combining for just 11 points.
