Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game update, including prediction, probable starting lineups, and injury updates (Oct. 21)

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The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday on Opening Night from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors will meet each other in a game on October 21 at Crypto Arena.

Here is the schedule for the first month of NBA games on NBC and Peacock:

When speaking to the media during his postgame news conference, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised Butler's performance against JJ Redick team. Kerr likened Butler's calming presence to that of former Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, who helped secure four championships during his tenure in the Bay Area.

Curry praised Payton’s effort online; Butler responded playfully, referencing a missed layup.

Jimmy Butler anotó 31 puntos, Stephen Curry agregó 23 y los Warriors de Golden State se sobrepusieron a una actuación de 43 unidades de Luka Doncic para vencer el martes 119-109 a los Lakers de Los Ángeles en el partido inaugural de la temporada para ambos equipos.