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

Tuesday's NBA nightcap tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

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.

The Golden State Warriors will face the Los Angeles Lakers for the first day of the 2025-26 NBA season on Oct. 21.

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.

When speaking to the media during his postgame news conference, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised Butler's performance against JJ Redick team. Kerr likened Butler's calming presence to that of former Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, who helped secure four championships during his tenure in the Bay Area.

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors will meet each other in a game on October 21 at Crypto Arena.

The Golden State Warriors will open their season against the Los Angeles Lakers, but fans won't get to see Steph Curry vs LeBron James due to the NBA's all-time

During his postgame news conference, Butler made the amusing admission that his free-throw production may be under additional pressure this season. The veteran forward admitted that he's made a bet with Draymond Green that he will end the season with a better free-throw percentage than superstar guard Stephen Curry.

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