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Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry led four Warriors in double figures as Golden State took down the Lakers in Los Angeles on NBA opening night.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was unaware Damon Jones shared info about his playing status, according to NBA reporters Dan Woike, Mike Vorkunov, Joe Vardon and Mike Prada of The Athletic.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Injury Update: Lakers Star Duo's Final Status For Timberwolves Game (Oct. 24)
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.
When the Los Angeles Lakers meet the Phoenix Suns tonight, they will wish to walk past the first game memory of the 103-81 loss. With LeBron James sidelined for a good 6 weeks due to a sciatica injury,
On Tuesday as they began their season, Luka Dončić greeted the crowd from midcourt pregame. He was easily the Lakers’ best and most important player — 43 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists in nearly 41 minutes to start a year in which plenty of people believe he can win his first Most Valuable Player.
There were concerns about how Deandre Ayton would fit next to Luka Dončić, and the first game of the season did little to ease these concerns.
After just one game, the 8-year veteran center has already drawn the ire of Lakers fans and media members alike. In nearly 34 minutes of work against the Warriors, Ayton finished with 10 points, six rebounds and four turnovers, registering a -4 plus-minus in the double-digit loss.
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