Luka Doncic nearly recorded a triple-double in Lakers vs. Warriors and joined Kobe Bryant with his 40 points in a season opener.

The NBA is back with two games on Tuesday's opening night, including the Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers matchup at the Crypto.com Arena.

Making things even better for the Warriors, Curry made history in the process with his performance. According to Polymarket Hoops, the 37-year-old sharpshooter became the oldest guard to score at least 20 points in a season opener. Steph Curry becomes the oldest guard in NBA history to score 20+ PTS in a season opener. pic.twitter.com/xprgDnSeH4

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their preseason schedule Friday evening — losing to the Sacramento Kings by a score of 117-116. Not that it matters all that

The Phoenix Suns trailed after the first shot of the game before whipping the LA Lakers 103-81 on Friday, 3 October.

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to earn a 126-116 win over the Golden State Warriors for their first preseason victory on Sunday, Oct. 12. James went 0-1 in just four minutes of play during the first half of the game before seeing more time on the court in the second half.

Doncic falls one assist short of a triple-double, but Jimmy Butler scores 31 points, Steph Curry adds 23 and Golden State makes 17 3-pointers to hand the LeBron-less Lakers a 119-109 defeat.