What happened: Yaxel Lendeborg arrived in a Michael Myers costume ahead of Friday's Emirates NBA Cup contest. The pregame arrival preceded Golden State's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center.

Why it matters: Lendeborg entered Friday's contest after recently addressing his public comments regarding Luka Doncic while taking on primary perimeter defensive roles. Golden State opened tournament play looking to rebound from a 1-3 start to the regular season.

What to watch: Golden State and Los Angeles tip off Friday at 10 p.m. ET.