The 2021-22 NBA season is finally here, set to tip off with two star-studded matchups.
The show goes on when the new-look Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at the STAPLES Center. It will be our first real look at the Lakers Big 3, with Russell Westbrook making his debut alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The trio will try and take down Stephen Curry and company, looking to get their season started off on the right foot.
Follow along with us for live updates, highlights and more from Lakers vs. Warriors on NBA Opening Night.
Lakers vs. Warriors score
NBA Opening Night | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
Lakers | 28 | – | – | – | – |
Warriors | 21 | – | – | – | – |
Lakers vs. Warriors live updates, highlights and more from NBA Opening Night
First quarter
– It’s been a slow start for Steph Curry, who’s gone 1-for-7 from the field to start this game.
– The home crowd welcomes new Laker Carmelo Anthony and 2020 champion Rajon Rondo to STAPLES Center.
The @Lakers crowd welcomes Carmelo Anthony and Rajon Rondo! 👏#KiaTipOff21 on TNT pic.twitter.com/8t6RJkOzsU
– NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2021
– LeBron sends it away. The Lakers explode on a 10-0 run to make it 17-12 midway through the period.
LeBron says NO.. 10-0 @Lakers run on TNT! pic.twitter.com/8eUFwcj0HU
– NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2021
– The Lakers size advantage is already being felt with LeBron and AD overpowering the Warriors bigs in the paint.
– And we’re underway at STAPLES Center, with LeBron James finding DeAndre Jordan for the long-range lob!
LBJ to DJ to open the @Lakers season! #KiaTipOff21 on TNT pic.twitter.com/eVE7VWofGm
– NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2021
Pregame
After a blistering preseason Jordan Poole gets the start at shooting guard for the Dubs.
The Warriors starters for the opener tonight: Steph Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney.
– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 19, 2021
The Lakers are going BIG to start the season with the Davis-Jordan frontline.
Lakers starters for opening night vs. GSW: Westbrook, Bazemore, LeBron, AD and Jordan.
– Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 20, 2021
Curry making it look easy from the logo!
Four straight from the logo… @StephenCurry30 is READY for the @warriors opener on TNT! #KiaTipOff21 pic.twitter.com/f6RwIoq2Rt
– NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2021
Westbrook gest loose ahead of opening night!
Russ is ready for his @Lakers debut 🔥
🏀: LAKERS/WARRIORS
⏰: 10 PM ET on TNT #KiaTipOff21 #PhantomCam pic.twitter.com/jPctgQQU8q– NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2021
Carmelo Anthony ready to make his official Lakers debut.
Rare form. New chapter starts tonight. #STAYME7O | @Lakers pic.twitter.com/xRm1MzLgnC
– Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) October 19, 2021
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