Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler powered the Golden State Warriors to a 119–109 opening night win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, combining for 54 points in a statement victory on the road.

The Warriors ended up mounting a 23-9 run to start the third quarter, and Luka Doncic was the only Lakers player to score during that stretch before Marcus Smart finally hit a free throw to end their dry spell. The Warriors have got a 78-64 lead now with 5:29 left in the period.

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Hillman wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 4.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.

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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga stats prove his worth on new contract in NBA title aspirations originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Jonathan Kuminga wasn't even in the Golden State Warriors ' rotation at times at the end of last season.

Warriors writer suggests 6-foot-7 NBA champion, Stephen Curry reunite via Jonathan Kuminga swap originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Golden State Warriors are itching to capture one more NBA title before Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler ride off into the sunset.

After a significant lull in the offseason owing to ongoing contract negotiations with Jonathan Kuminga, the Golden State Warriors managed to put together a fairly competitive roster.

Green, 35, is entering his 14th NBA season. Back in 2012, Green was brought on by the Warriors as their 35th overall pick in the second round out of Michigan State. When he was a rookie, Green appeared in 79 games,