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The Warriors ran away with a 16-4 third-quarter run, eventually beating Luka Dončić (43 points) and the Lakers 119-109 to cap our opening night doubleheader.
Just over an hour before tip on Tuesday night, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed an update on Butler. Butler will play and will not have any minute restrictions. Lineup alert: Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't have a minutes limit Tuesday, per coach Kerr.
The wife and daughter of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant sit front row for the 2025 season opener against the Golden State Warriors.
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Lakers Dealt Concerning Roster News Before Warriors Game
Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Lakers announced that forward/center Maxi Kleber will be sidelined for approximately two weeks with an oblique strain. The news comes on the day of the NBA's season opening, where the Lakers are set to play the Golden State Warriors to begin the season.
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler powered the Golden State Warriors to a 119–109 opening night win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, combining for 54 points in a statement victory on the road.