Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 on Tuesday night in both teams' season opener.

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Luka Dončić put forth a remarkable effort on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Golden State Warriors. As the NBA season commenced for 2025-26, the Warriors triumphed with a score of 119-109, showcasing their depth and experience in the absence of LeBron James.

This was Game 1 of 82 yet the importance of this start for Kuminga can't be understated, especially when compared with the alternatives.

Kevin Durant will make his Houston Rockets debut against the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, with whom Durant started his 15-time All-Star career. A new and improved Luka Dončić is embarking on his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers against a Golden State Warriors team that's equipped with an aging but championship-hungry trio of Stephen Curry,

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