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Programming note: Before the Warriors play the Lakers on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, tune into " Warriors Pregame Live " at 6 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area or stream the show in the NBC Sports app for a full game preview with Bonta Hill, Festus Ezeli and Monte Poole.

Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors open the 2025-26 NBA season against Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Lakers star LeBron James, who is sidelined at least three to four weeks due to sciatica on his right side, won't play in the season opener against the Warriors.

Warriors guard Moses Moody missed Golden State's final three preseason contests and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game with a calf strain.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson gave his t

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