The 2021-22 NBA season is upon us with an Opening Night doubleheader that you will not want to miss.
The slate continues with LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers hosting Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Any time James and Curry take the floor against each other it’s must-see-TV, but with an almost entirely new supporting cast in Los Angeles, this is the first opportunity to see what the Lakers are capable of for the upcoming season.
Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs. Warriors on Tuesday night. Follow below for complete results from the 2021 NBA Opening Night game.
Lakers vs. Warriors score
| NBA Opening Night | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Lakers | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Warriors | 32 | – | – | – | – |
Lakers vs. Warriors live updates, highlights from NBA Opening Night
(All times Eastern)
Second quarter:
10:56 p.m. – There it is, Russell Westbrook gets his first bucket of the game with a layup. He’s 1-of-5 from the field. Lakers lead 48-43 midway through the second.
10:50 p.m. – The King has still yet to miss! He’s up to 14 points.
End of first quarter: Lakers 34, Warriors 32
The Lakers take a two-point lead into the break, with Anthony Davis and LeBron James accounting for 24 of the team’s 34 points.
Davis leads all scorers with 14 points, while LeBron has 10. Curry leads the Warriors with eight points on 2-of-8 shooting.
10:40 p.m. – A quick five-point flurry from Steph Curry helps cut the deficit to just two points as the Warriors start to find their rhythm at the end of the quarter.
10:35 p.m. – It’s been a slow start for Steph Curry, who’s gone 1-for-7 from the field to start this game.
10:30 p.m. – The home crowd welcomes new Laker Carmelo Anthony and 2020 champion Rajon Rondo to STAPLES Center.
10:27 p.m – LeBron sends it away. The Lakers explode on a 10-0 run to make it 17-12 midway through the period.
10:24 p.m. – The Lakers size advantage is already being felt with LeBron and AD overpowering the Warriors bigs in the paint.
10:15 p.m. – And we’re underway at STAPLES Center, with LeBron James finding DeAndre Jordan for the long-range lob!
Pregame
After a blistering preseason Jordan Poole gets the start at shooting guard for the Dubs.
The Warriors starters for the opener tonight: Steph Curry, Jordan Poole, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 19, 2021
The Lakers are going BIG to start the season with the Davis-Jordan frontline.
Lakers starters for opening night vs. GSW: Westbrook, Bazemore, LeBron, AD and Jordan.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) October 20, 2021
Curry making it look easy from the logo!
Westbrook gest loose ahead of opening night!
Carmelo Anthony ready to make his official Lakers debut.
Lakers vs. Warriors start time today
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 19
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
The second of NBA Opening Night’s doubleheader will continue with the Lakers hosting the Warriors at 10 p.m. ET.
How to watch NBA Opening Night
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live stream: TNT app
Lakers vs. Warriors will be broadcasted live on TNT. You can live stream the game from the TNT app after you enter your TV provider.
Warriors schedule 2021-22
| Date | Game | Time | National TV |
| Oct. 19 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 21 | vs. Clippers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 24 | at Kings | 9 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 26 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Grizzlies | 10 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 30 | vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 3 | vs. Hornets | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 5 | vs. Pelicans | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 7 | vs. Rockets | 8:30 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Hawks | 10 p.m. | – |
(All times Eastern)
Lakers schedule 2021-22
| Date | Game | Time | National TV |
| Oct. 19 | vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 22 | vs. Suns | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 24 | vs. Grizzlies | 9:30 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 26 | at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 27 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 29 | vs. Cavaliers | 10:30 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 31 | vs. Rockets | 10:30 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 2 | vs. Rockets | 10:30 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 4 | vs. Thunder | 10:30 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 6 | at Trail Blazers | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
(All times Eastern)
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