Warriors thump Lakers in NBA season opener

China Daily | Updated: 2025-10-23 00:00

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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic during an NBA game in Los Angeles on Tuesday. REUTERS

LOS ANGELES — The Golden State Warriors emphatically signaled their intentions for the new NBA season on Tuesday, romping past Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 in a clash of Western Conference rivals.

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Warriors broke open a close game with an 18-4 run to start the third quarter and never looked back.

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