The Golden State Warriors' strong second half helped clinch their first win of the 2025-2026 NBA season against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry led four Warriors in double figures as Golden State took down the Lakers in Los Angeles on NBA opening night.

On Tuesday as they began their season, Luka Dončić greeted the crowd from midcourt pregame. He was easily the Lakers’ best and most important player — 43 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists in nearly 41 minutes to start a year in which plenty of people believe he can win his first Most Valuable Player.

JJ Redick has to be frustrated that this problem still exists for the Lakers heading into the new season as seen in their opening night loss.

Top pick Cooper Flagg got the start and played 28 minutes in Wednesday's preseason game between the Mavericks and Lakers.

Coach JJ Redick says the Los Angeles Lakers must find a way to win without LeBron James, but even he felt the absence of his injured superstar in an NBA season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.

Thunder celebrate title victory, win double-OT classic. Last season’s title victory was the culmination of years of hard work for the Thunder, whether it be through some savvy d

The Golden State Warriors may have found a potential missing piece in Jonathan Kuminga in their victory over the Lakers in their season opener.