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Live Updates: Warriors outpace Lakers with third-quarter flurry

Follow along with NBA.com’s live blog of all the action, sharing highlights, observations, news and notes.

Ben Lambert, for NBA.com

Jimmy Butler III (31 points) led the way for Golden State in an opening night victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Welcome to the 2025-26 NBA season! Here, we’ll detail the second half of our opening night doubleheader on NBC and Peacock featuring Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers.

Follow along with NBA.com’s live blog of all the action!

We’ll be here tonight and throughout the season, sharing highlights, observations, news and notes and making sure you’re getting all the best the NBA has to offer.

What we know about Warriors-Lakers

12:44 AM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Warriors grab victory in Los Angeles with vintage effort

The Warriors used a trademark third-quarter flurry to take control in Los Angeles, then outlasted Luka Dončić and the Lakers to win 119-109 in the second game of our opening night doubleheader.

“Our organized chaos took over in those first four minutes (of the third),” said Stephen Curry. “Warriors basketball took over.”

Jimmy Butler III led Golden State with 31 points, including while Curry added 23. The Warriors shot 49 / 43 / 90 from the field as a team.

Dončić paced the Lakers with 43 points, putting up his first 40-plus point performance of the new season.

12:32 AM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

A 40-piece for Luka Dončić

Luka is up to 41 points on 16-of-25 shooting, adding 12 rebounds and 8 assists. He had four last season, including two for the Lakers.

12:18 AM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Kuminga opens the season with strength

The fifth-year forward (17 points) has been a force tonight for Golden State, especially in the third quarter, leading the Warriors efforts to lengthen the lead over Los Angeles.

12:10 AM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Luka makes it look easy

Dončić is up to 35 points as the Lakers strive to find their rhythm in their season opener. Golden State leads 90-79 after three quarters.

12:01 AM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

The Green-Curry connection remains strong

Few have done it better in NBA history.

11:51 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Warriors have it rolling to open the third

Golden State has surged out to a 13-point lead with a 16-4 to open the third quarter. Vintage Warriors.

11:30 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Luka Magic in full effect

Luka Dončić has it rolling, but the Warriors have a 55-54 lead at the half in game two of our opening night doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.

11:20 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Curry at work

Look at Curry, man. So inspirational.

11:13 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Draymond Green slices to the rim

It’s year 13 for Draymond Green. But he looked as spry as ever on this drive, flashing the hesitation and cutting to the rack for the slam.

10:49 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Al Horford knocks down his first three as a Warrior

Remember when Al Horford didn’t shoot threes?

It’s a footnote as he enters year 18 of his storied career.

10:23 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Luka gets the bounce to open the season

The smooth jumper settles down for the Lakers superstar.

Warriors-Lakers is currently airing on Peacock as the Rockets and Thunder battle it out in overtime.

9:55 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Luka and Steph find their rhythm

9:29 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Luka Dončić warms up in Los Angeles

Game two of our opening night doubleheader will tip off on NBC and Peacock after the conclusion of Thunder-Rockets. Stay tuned!

8:37 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

Jimmy Butler III is in the building

7:52 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

In Los Angeles, Steph arrives for year 17

7:00 PM / OCTOBER 21, 2025

How to watch: Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers

The broadcasts are available for international viewers via the NBA App and NBA League Pass.

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