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.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from October 21, 2025 on ESPN.

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.

Nikola Jokić & Nuggets debut after Finals rematch, between Thunder and Pacers. Follow along for live updates, top moments, performances and highlights

You can’t coach a group of NBA stars in their mid-to-late 30s without accepting the fact that Father Time will demand a spot in your rotation every night. No matter how great the Golden State Warriors’ core might still be.

Warriors' Steph Curry reacts to Aaron Gordon's career night as Golden State edges Denver in overtime thriller at Chase Center.

The Warriors used up all their energy at home on Thursday night and ran out of gas in the Pacific Northwest on the second night of a back-to-back on Friday. Steph Curry remained red hot, but his game-high 35 points weren’t enough as the Warriors suffered their first loss of the season,