The NBA season tips off with two Western Conference games on Tuesday night. NBC's doubleheader concludes with a marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. An injury will sideline LeBron James,

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Redick preached the importance of building championship habits this preseason and he felt like the Lakers took a step in the right direction in their finale against the Sacramento Kings. Now, Los Angeles gears up for an Opening Night matchup against the Golden State Warriors who are also looking to prove they belong in the contender conversation.