Luka's Lakers rout Warriors, Edwards scores 45
LOS ANGELES: Luka Doncic scored 28 points and Walker Kessler delivered a spectacular 26 as the Los Angeles Lakers launched life after LeBron James with an emphatic 127-105 NBA victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a commanding 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors in their first game of the NBA season. The 28-point scorer from the future of the franchise, acquired from Dallas in February 2025, followed his debut with an exuberant performance against a Warriors squad led by Stephen Curry. Doncic, who started the season as the undisputed team leader after LeBron James' move to Philadelphia, propelled the Lakers to a 35-point lead at one point.
The performance was a testament to the team's chemistry, with multiple players delivering standout performances. Walker Kessler, acquired from Utah in July, had a historic debut with a perfect 12 for 12 from the floor, including 10 dunks. The night also saw Minnesota's Anthony Edwards explode for 45 points, joining Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players with multiple 40-point season openers.
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