Lakers legend James Worthy shares his thoughts on the opening night against the Warriors and how the absence of LeBron James was a visible problem.

Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.

His best shot came during pregame, though, and his daughter Riley helped him out.

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping to get off to a quick start to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. While that could still happen, the season opener against the Golden State Warriors did not go their way.

The Warriors ran away with a 16-4 third-quarter run, eventually beating Luka Dončić (43 points) and the Lakers 119-109 to cap our opening night doubleheader.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves called out the team's performance during the third quarter which cost them against the Warriors.

The Los Angeles star will miss the opening night matchup with Golden State and delay the start of his 23rd season because of the injury.