NBA Season Kickoff
This upcoming NBA season kicks off with an exciting matchup featuring two of the league’s marquee players, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors are set to face off on October 21, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, in a game that will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Fans can anticipate a thrilling start to the season as these two basketball legends reignite their long-standing rivalry.
Key Matchups and Events
In addition to the highly anticipated opener, Lakers fans will also have the opportunity to witness Luka Doncic in a new shape, as he showcases his performance alongside the returning stars. Furthermore, on Christmas Day, the Lakers will host the Houston Rockets, including four-time NBA champion Kevin Durant, in one of the festive league’s five scheduled games.
Preseason Preparations
The full NBA schedule will be officially released in due time, but ahead of the games, the Lakers will commence their training camp on September 29. They have planned a series of six preseason matchups to prepare for the regular season. Their preseason itinerary begins with a game against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs on October 3, followed by a series of games that includes two more meetings with the Warriors: one in Golden State on October 5 and another at home on October 12. They will also face the Suns again in Phoenix on October 14, then take on the Dallas Mavericks at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 15, before wrapping up the preseason against the Sacramento Kings at home on October 17.
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This information was originally reported by the Los Angeles Times.
