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Warriors Dominate Opening Night, Prepare to Face Jokić's Nuggets
23 Oct
Summary
- Warriors defeat Lakers 119-109 on Opening Night
- Curry scores 23 points, Butler III adds 31 in Warriors debut
- Horford to face off against 3-time MVP Jokić in Warriors-Nuggets matchup
On October 23, 2025, the Golden State Warriors kicked off their season with a 119-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors, scoring 23 points and adding 3 made 3-pointers and 3 steals. Curry's star teammate, Jimmy Butler III, also had an impressive debut, scoring a team-high 31 points on 7-for-14 shooting with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal.
The Warriors' new addition, Al Horford, played 20 minutes in his debut, contributing 5 points, 5 rebounds, and an assist. Horford will be tasked with trying to slow down the three-time MVP, Nikola Jokić, as the Warriors host the Denver Nuggets later tonight.
In the other marquee matchup of the evening, the defending champion Indiana Pacers welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, in a rematch of the 2025 NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points in the Thunder's 125-124 double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.
