The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors on opening night without NBA legend LeBron James. The leading scorer in NBA history, James is out with sciatica on his right side.

The Golden State Warriors will face the Los Angeles Lakers for the first day of the 2025-26 NBA season on Oct. 21.

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers will look to avenge their deeply underwhelming season opener — a 119-109 defeat against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday

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

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

The Golden State Warriors began their regular season with a decisive 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 31 points, supported by strong performances from Jonathan Kuminga and Stephen Curry.

The Warriors take on the temporarily LeBron-less Lakers in one of the season's first matchups. Here's how to tune in.

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