Lakers vs. Warriors: Season Opener Sparks High-Stakes Showdown at Home Court

The game will be nationally televised on NBC and it will give Lakers fans a chance to see Luka Doncic’s new and trimmed body.

The Lakers will start training camp Sept. 29 and will play six preseason games.AdvertisementLakers and NBA fans in general will get a quick view of two of the league’s longtime greats when LeBron James and the Lakers open the regular season against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 21 at Crypto.com Arena, people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter told The Times on Friday.

According to those people, the Lakers will play the Houston Rockets and newly acquired Kevin Durant on Christmas Day at home, one of five games on the holiday. That will give fans another chance to see the league’s veteran superstars go at it again.When the NBA season kicks off on October 21, expect fireworks as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers square off against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. This clash of titans isn’t just your average opener; it’s a thrilling reunion of two legendary forces stirring up heaps of excitement among Lakers loyalists and basketball fanatics alike. And oh, if you thought that was all — get ready to witness Luka Doncic debut his sleek new look on national TV, adding another layer to the drama. Fast forward to Christmas Day, the hardwood will light up again as the Lakers host Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets — a holiday treat for fans eager to see seasoned superstars battle once more. Training camp begins September 29, paving the way for six intense preseason matchups. The road to the regular season is stacked and buzzing with anticipation… you won’t want to blink. LEARN MOREThe NBA will release the full schedule soon.AdvertisementThe first preseason game is against the Suns at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs on Oct. 3. The rest of the preseason game are: at Golden State on Oct. 5; against the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 12; against the Suns in Phoenix on Oct. 14; against the Dallas Mavericks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Oct. 15; against the Sacramento Kings at home on Oct. 17.Advertisement