The Los Angeles Lakers lost their season opener and it could have already showed one of their nightmares coming true.

The Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2025-26 campaign at home. Luka Dončić had a magnificent, 43-point, 12-rebound, nine-assist performance. Austin Reaves added 26 points and nine assists. The vibes should've been great.

Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.

Tuesday's NBA nightcap tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

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

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their first game of the season on Tuesday, 119-109, against the Golden State Warriors. Luka Doncic appeared to suffer an injury while a big man will miss some time.

Lakers star Luka Dončić dropped 43 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in a season-opening loss. Late in the game, he felt a tweak in his groin.