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.

Highlights of Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton leading the way in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Golden State Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors suffered their first loss of the preseason. The Steve Kerr-coached Warriors were held in check by their rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Despite Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' impressive performance, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry clinch victory in Lakers vs. Warriors.

Opening Night for the NBA on NBC and Peacock closes with a West Coast clash of superstars as Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors visit Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena at 10 p.

The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers on NBA Opening Night of the 2025-26 season, in a matchup expected to feature the league’s top players, which raises the question: will Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga play?

Lakers star Luka Doncic practiced on Thursday after receiving treatment for a groin injury he suffered in the team's first game.