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

Luka Doncic did everything in his power to will Los Angeles to a win. He scored 43 points on 17-for-27 shooting to go along with 12 rebounds and nine assists. Austin Reaves chipped in 26 points and nine assists in the losing effort.

The Los Angeles Lakers fell 119-109 on Tuesday night in their season-opening matchup at Crypto.com Arena against the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles was without star forward LeBron James, who is sidelined with sciatica, and also had a scare when Luka Doncic was seen clutching his groin during the game.

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

The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday on Opening Night from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Jimmy Butler anotó 31 puntos, Stephen Curry agregó 23 y los Warriors de Golden State se sobrepusieron a una actuación de 43 unidades de Luka Doncic para vencer el martes 119-109 a los Lakers de Los Ángeles en el partido inaugural de la temporada para ambos equipos.