Warriors-Lakers Season Opener and Christmas Clash with Mavericks Set to Ignite Intense NBA Showdowns

The 2025-26 NBA season is shaping up with some seriously electrifying matchups, and the Golden State Warriors are right in the thick of it. Kicking things off on October 21, the Warriors will face off against none other than LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and the Los Angeles Lakers—a clash already buzzing with star power and fresh narratives. This opener, set to showcase on the reinvigorated NBA on NBC, promises to set the tone for what could be an unforgettable season. Meanwhile, across the league, the Houston Rockets, now steered by Kevin Durant—a titan in his own right—will take on the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in another Opening Night spectacle. But the excitement doesn’t stop there: come Christmas Day, the Warriors will host a compelling reunion against former stalwart Klay Thompson and his Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center, a game that’s loaded with storylines and broadcasted on ABC and ESPN. With the Mavericks flaunting a lineup featuring the 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving, this game carries added spice. It’s clear the upcoming season is packed with anticipation and drama, making it impossible not to get amped for Dubs basketball. LEARN MORE

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Here are the rest of the reported Christmas Day games:

Alongside Thompson will be the 2025 No. 1 overall draft pick, Cooper Flagg, in addition to nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving, who agreed to a three-year contract with Dallas worth a reported 9 million.

In one season with the Mavericks, Thompson averaged 14 points on 41.2-percent shooting from the field and 39.1 percent from 3-point range, with 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 27.3 minutes through 72 games (72 starts).

– Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers

– Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Another big Warriors contest revealed by Charania is their Christmas Day showdown with former Golden State guard Klay Thompson and his Dallas Mavericks.

We’re still a ways away from NBA action, but it’s never too early to get excited about Dubs basketball, right?

Thompson, of course, spent the first 13 years of his NBA career with Golden State as he, his Splash Brother Steph Curry and Draymond Green created a dynasty in the Bay before Thompson departed in free agency last offseason.

– San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder

🚨🎄 NBA Christmas Day 2025 on ABC and ESPN, per sources: