Luka Doncic scored 43 points, but the Lakers lost to the Warriors 119-109 in the season opener. Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 31 points; Steph Curry added 23 points. Coach Redick reacts to Doncic’s heavy workload amid LeBron's absence.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic downplayed the severity of an apparent leg injury after Tuesday night's season-opening 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Questions were raised after the guard routinely was spotted grabbing at his inner right leg near his groin in the waning moments of the game.

During an opening night battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, the home team was playing without superstar LeBron James.

Fans were not happy with Deandre Ayton's admission after a tame start to his Lakers career, with many questioning his impact.

Nine different Los Angeles Lakers hit the hardwood during their season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.

He has an amazing family despite the recent conversial comments from wife Ayesha Curry that’s been caused unnecessary ugly backlash. Riley is now 13 and a star athlete herself along with Ryan, 10, Canon, 7, and baby Cai, who looks just like dad, now 1.

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Luka Doncic did everything in his power to will Los Angeles to a win. He scored 43 points on 17-for-27 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds and nine assists. Austin Reaves chipped in 26 points and nine assists in the losing effort.