The Lakers and Warriors Kick-Off the 2025 NBA Season
After a summer of roster moves and an “Announcement” from LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers look to kick-off the 2025 campaign against their Pacific Division rival, the Golden State Warriors, tonight at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles. You can expect a packed house filled with rabid Laker fans sporting their Forum Blue and Gold
The Lakers are looking to right the ship that was last year’s early exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Injuries have been a concern, particularly with LeBron James, who will be sidelined for today’s match-up due to a pinched nerve. All eyes, however, will be on the slim and trim version of Luca Doncic. The Lakers are hoping that last year’s blockbuster acquisition will fit in nicely with the returning Austin Reaves as well as with newcomers Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. Fans will also be curious to see how the supporting cast of Rui Hachimura, Dalton Kennect and a healthy Jared Vanderbilt will step up when called.
Like the Lakers, the Warriors are also licking their wounds from coming up short on their title run, meeting their end to the same Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. Steph Curry will be looking to show the league why he still a dangerous option on the floor from deep. Fourteen-year veteran, Jimmy Butler, will also look to secure his first NBA title knowing that the door to this opportunity is closing fast. The Warriors will also look for help from their newly acquired veteran, Al Horford. With Draymond Green anchoring the defense, the Warriors will be looking to send the Laker crowd home in disappointment.
The showdown for NBA supremacy begins tonight at 7:00 p. m. (Pacific).
Los Angeles Lakers Starting Line-Up
Luka Doncic (G)
Gabe Vincent (G)
Austin Reaves (G/F)
Rui Hachimura (F)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Golden State Warriors Starting Line-Up
Steph Curry (G)
Brandin Pdziemski (G)
Jimmy Butler (F)
Jonathan Kuminga (F)
Draymond Green (C)
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James (Sciatica), Maxi Kleber (Abdomen) and Adou Thiero (Knee).
Golden State Warriors: Moses Moody (Calf), De’Anthony Melton (Knee) and Alex Toohey (Knee)
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