Luka Doncic nearly recorded a triple-double in Lakers vs. Warriors and joined Kobe Bryant with his 40 points in a season opener.

With few points in the final frame, the Los Angeles Lakers' lead remains at 10 points, 66-56 over the Phoenix Suns. This comes after a first half where the Lakers opened a lead, saw it slip, and then managed to re-open the 10-point lead.

The NBA makes its triumphant return to NBC and its debut on Peacock tonight, Tuesday, October 21 with a jaw-dropping double-header. After the Oklahoma City Thunder raise their championship banner in front of Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets,

Luka Doncic made his debut in Los Angeles and he had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in his first game as a Laker as LA eased past the Utah Jazz.

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Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Houston Rockets on opening night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors in the season opener. Los Angeles finished 50-32 overall, 36-16 in Western Conference play and 31-10 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Lakers averaged 7.7 steals, 4.5 blocks and 13.1 turnovers per game last season.