The 2025-26 NBA season kicked off on Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, fans were robbed of another classic LeBron James matchup with Stephen Curry as the former was ruled out of Opening Night for the first time in his 23-year career as he deals with sciatica on his right side.
There was still plenty of star power on the floor though with Curry, Jimmy Butler, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves all suiting up. Ultimately, it was the Warriors that came out on top with a 119-109 victory. This marked the Lakers’ ninth Opening Night loss in the last 10 years.