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The NBA is gearing up for the 2026-27 season. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in each team’s opening game, per the league
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That game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, the league announced on social media. The contest will be a clash between two of the league’s biggest stars. Golden State is led by veteran Stephen Curry, while the Lakers have Luka Doncic
Other opening week games include the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks, while the Miami Heat take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. These contests will certainly create excitement at the start of the next season
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Lakers-Warriors will be an interesting matchup. Los Angeles will be playing its first game without LeBron James. James decided to leave the Lakers this offseason, and signed a contract with the 76ers
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Golden State was one of the teams that badly wanted James. The Warriors reportedly made a strong push to nab James this offseason. The goal was to put James on the same roster with Curry and Draymond Green. Ultimately, that mission didn’t work out
The Lakers reached the NBA Playoffs in 2025-26, defeating the Houston Rockets in a series. Los Angeles was then eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Expectations are high for this upcoming season, as Doncic leads the way
The Warriors meanwhile are coming off a frustrating season. Golden State missed the NBA Playoffs this past year, posting a 37-45 record during the regular season. Warriors fans definitely aren’t used to seeing their team struggle like that
Lakers and Warriors fans are definitely excited to see their respective teams play, as the NBA season starts up again in the coming months
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