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Lakers Open Against Golden State, Get Houston on X-Mas. Plus... Luka Dončić Back In Action!
We're still weeks away from the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season, but at least now we know when it starts, and how it will begin for the Lakers.
No surprise, the purple and gold are on for the league's opening night, October 21st, at home against the Warriors. Adam Silver knows he only has so many opportunities remaining for a LeBron James vs. Steph Curry tilt, and he's making sure the league gets one early, before the grind of the season makes it more likely one or the other could miss a game.
From there, the Lakers will also get the Houston Rockets on Christmas, also at home.
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