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The Golden State Warriors won last season's NBA Finals after opening up with +1200 odds. Nothing wrong with that payout. This season the Warriors are the ...

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We here at All Lakers want you to enjoy an opening night national game that seems quite likely to be a lopsided Golden State Warriors massacre of your Los ...

[USA Today](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2022/10/17/golden-state-warriors-vs-los-angeles-lakers-odds-tips-and-betting-trends-october-18/), Tipico Sportsbook has set the over/under money line for the total game score between the two clubs at 225. Though this writer has no question that the Warriors can notch a winning score in the 112+ point range, I am more dubious that the Lakers can match that, given how erratic the team is shooting from long range. This is a nice way to root for the team that will most likely win tonight to still lose at some aspect of the game, in this case, betting the under for Warriors All-NBA point guard Stephen Curry to make less than 3.5 triples. Given that Golden State is relatively small in its frontcourt (not counting James Wiseman, who will most likely be worked in pretty slowly in spot minutes), and that the Lakers have been striving to feature The Brow more frequently this season, I'd grab that over. Given that Curry has needed 32-34.5 minutes a night to nail those 4.1+ three-point attempts, this feels like a bit of a push. Rounding to whole numbers, that would be just a hair over this line. Considering just how hot Golden State is liable to get from deep, and how miserable the Los Angeles wing defense has looked during the team's 1-5 preseason, I would happily take the over. If the Lakers miss James and Davis, the game is a wrap, but even with their All-Stars available, L.A. For a Lakers fan rooting against Curry, it could be fun to bet on the under, though it comes with plenty of risk attached. [Ryan Sanders of DraftKings Nation](https://dknation.draftkings.com/2022/10/18/23405990/nba-picks-player-prop-bets-odds-lines-lakers-warriors-october-18-anthony-davis-stephen-curry-looney). may be hard-pressed to defeat Golden State's balanced attack. [Ryan Sanders of DraftKings Nation](https://dknation.draftkings.com/2022/10/18/23405990/nba-picks-player-prop-bets-odds-lines-lakers-warriors-october-18-anthony-davis-stephen-curry-looney) writes that DraftKings has set the over/under for Davis's total combined points, rebounds and assists is set at 35.5.

After the punch heard around the league, Golden State is hoping its players can sort everything out on the court.

“And I failed as a leader and, in turn, I failed as a man. [When he gets] the chance that he gets to really kind of put knowledge on somebody, to kind of put somebody on game, he will.” Even on the road, he’d tell me to come to his room, and I essentially was his rookie. “I want to say Steph was injured and Klay was out, so out of the Big Three, Draymond was the person I was around the most. Even before the punch, the divide between the future and the past was hard to ignore. “The day that that took place, I was in a very, very, very bad space mentally dealing with some things in my personal life,” Green said. You just have to want to be there for them and let him vent to you, just be a support for him. We’re going to play basketball and everybody in the locker room and on our team knows what it takes to win the championship, and we’re going to do that on the court. The decision’s been made and I think the players, the coaches, and the organization has been through it, and I think we’ll be OK.” The task of mitigating the tension instead has been delegated to the players in the locker room. “I would say that we did the best we could, and picked the decision that we thought was the best for the organization. And I mean, that’s really all I have to say on the matter.”

NBC Sports weekly NBA Power Rankings are back to start the season, and it has the defending champion Golden State Warriors on top.

Not having ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/okc_primary-icon/) [Chet Holmgren](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/66330/chet-holmgren) for the season sucks, but there’s still talent on this team worth watching in [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30582/shai-gilgeous-alexander) and [Josh Giddey](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/64758/josh-giddey). The Bulls are going to rely on a backcourt combo of [Ayo Dosunmu](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/51185/ayo-dosunmu) and [Alex Caruso](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30418/alex-caruso) to improve their defense. ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/nop_primary-icon/) [Zion Williamson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/50955/zion-williamson) will play in the opener against Brooklyn despite turning his ankle in the preseason. Look for another All-NBA season from [Pascal Siakam](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30322/pascal-siakam) and a step forward from Rookie of the Year [Scottie Barnes](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/63426/scottie-barnes). Not having ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/chi_primary-icon/) [Lonzo Ball](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30428/lonzo-ball) to start the season hurts, both defensively and he is their best guard at pushing the pace. The Hawks new All-Star backcourt of ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/atl_primary-icon/) [Trae Young](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30576/trae-young) and [Dejounte Murray](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30324/dejounte-murray) were clearly still getting used to playing next to each other in the preseason, with a lot of “your turn/my turn” going on. It’s just preseason, but the Cavaliers’ new backcourt of ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/cle_primary-icon/) [Darius Garland](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/51040/darius-garland) and [Donovan Mitchell](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30439/donovan-mitchell) showed some real chemistry playing off each other. The pressure is on the Clippers this season — this is a championship level roster on paper, one that overachieved last season basically without its stars and now get a healthy ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/lac_primary-icon/) [Kawhi Leonard](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29695/kawhi-leonard) and [Paul George](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29583/paul-george) to make that run. We didn’t see much of the twin towers of ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/11/08/nba-power-rankings-detroit-minnesota-crash-top-five-party/min_primary-icon-2/) [Rudy Gobert](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/29944/rudy-gobert) and [Karl-Anthony Towns](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30157/karl-anthony-towns) together in the preseason — they only played together in the final game against Brooklyn (and were -16 in the minutes both were on the floor). The Grizzlies lost more than they gained this offseason with DeAnthony Melton (76ers) and ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/mem_primary-icon/) [Kyle Anderson](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30067/kyle-anderson) (Timberwolves) going out the door. Could ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/phi_primary-icon/) [Tyrese Maxey](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/58302/tyrese-maxey) be second on this team in scoring this season? This is a championship-level roster — better than the one that went to the Finals last season thanks to the addition of ](http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/10/24/nba-power-rankings-week-1-warriors-cavaliers-top-the-list-shocking/bos_primary-icon/) [Malcolm Brogdon](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/basketball/nba/player/30331/malcolm-brogdon) as a sixth man.

DiVincenzo played in nine games for Villanova before a broken foot wiped out the rest of his true freshman year. He had to watch while his teammates went ...

"My focus is coming in and getting my body to the best it's been, which it is, and helping this team win games. "I've had a long offseason, so as excited as I am for those guys to get their ring, I'm so eager to just get on the court and play," DiVincenzo said. Though he only has been here a few months, DiVincenzo feels at home -- on and off the court. "Whenever you join an organization you have long-term plans to be a part of the family. The second year comes with a player option, putting the future in his hands. With his ankle injury slowing him to what was a down year last season, DiVincenzo still was around when he should have already been swooped up on the open market. The former first-round pick was supposed to be up for a big payday. "First and foremost, I don't think you join an organization just for that short term," DiVincenzo said. The 25-year-old guard only played 42 games last season -- 17 with the Bucks and 25 after being traded to the Sacramento Kings. That was just fuel to my fire to try and get back. "I look back at my college days and the same thing happened to me in college. My first championship I was a part of, I was hurt.

The Warriors insist their chemistry won't be disrupted by Draymond Green's punch of Jordan Poole two weeks ago, or the extensions signed with Poole and Andrew ...

NBA Finals: Bucks over Warriors In the East, the Nets and Bucks will be getting key contributors back in Khris Middleton and Ben Simmons, respectively. The Warriors also have their rotation almost wholly intact to start the season, something they haven’t been able to say over the last three years as Klay Thompson has recovered from consecutive serious injuries.

Speaking to fellow "NBA on TNT" co-hosts Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith, Barkley shared his expectations for the young players, especially ...

"But if Kuminga and Wiseman play well, the Golden State Warriors could actually win the next three or four championships." [ has been "really thrilled"](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/why-james-wisemans-rapid-training-camp-development-thrills-steve-kerr) with the 21-year-old's development thus far and the young center has expressed his [ desire to silence his critics](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/james-wiseman-ready-silence-critics-show-warriors-he-can-be-monster). [franchise and its fans](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/charles-barkley-mocks-warriors-mavs-seven-chant-after-game-4) -- and he is "not going to say anything bad about it." [NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/how-charles-barkley-believes-warriors-can-maintain-tremendous-nba-dynasty) in July that they were the key to sustaining Golden State's success. ["Mamba Mentality" in his quest](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/how-kobe-bryants-mamba-mentality-influences-warriors-jonathan-kuminga) to be a better player, despite [ what outside reports may say](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/jonathan-kuminga-reacts-stephen-smiths-report-attitude-concerns) about the 20-year-old's demeanor. if those four guys, those other two guys already did their thing -- Poole and Moody," Barkley said.

The Lakers open their season in Golden State against the Warriors. The pregame show airs on Spectrum SportsNet at 6 p.m., while the game is on TNT ...

“It’s the beginning of a marathon,” he said of the opener. Add reserve Jordan Poole to the mix, and the threat of perimeter shot-making is such that teams haven’t typically been able to stay in base coverages. “We want to try and get better through the season, for sure. Not only do the Lakers have a new staff and mostly-new players on the roster, but they didn’t get to play together much in the preseason. Darvin Ham opted not to reveal his starting lineup, but all signs have pointed to AD being at the five, and LeBron the four on defense, plus three perimeter players. For the Warriors, it’s a largely healthy group, with all of their expected starters and rotation players available.

The Golden State Warriors will play against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at 7:00pm PT in San Francisco. Find additional game information and more here.

Who: Golden State Warriors (0 - 0) vs. The Warriors were 3-1 against the Lakers last season with their most recent regular season matchup ending in a 128-112 Golden State victory on Apr. The core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green remains intact while newly paid veterans Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins round out the starting five. Golden State comes into this season returning 10 out of the 15 players from last year’s roster. The game will be played at 7pm PT in San Francisco and can be watched on TNT. Looking to play spoiler are the Lakers led by a superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The Warriors open their NBA title defense Tuesday against the Lakers, but first, there's a celebration: Golden State players will receive their championship ...

They, of course, did not win the title the previous season, but that game had a similar “ring night” feel to it.) The third point guard is normally a floor-general type and contrast to the scoring guards ahead of him. Still, NBA players are creatures of habit, and a prolonged ceremony before a regular-season game the team badly wants to win also represents a sharp break from that routine. Sometimes, I have to remember to score the ball.” The Warriors also dumped one of their two-ways and snatched up Ty Jerome on their quest for a point guard. A questioned, motivated Green is typically a great Green for the Warriors. The motivation for him to have a super charged, high impact regular season and playoffs is obvious. Jordan Poole is moving back to the bench with Klay Thompson in the lineup, but doesn’t need to obsess over how his minute and point totals will impact his market. Juan Toscano-Anderson, who knows the Warriors as well as anyone outside of the organization, said the key to defeating his former team is disrupting their offensive flow and taking away their preferred reads. The Lakers are going to have to scrap their base schemes and adjust to Golden State’s defense-bending shooting. Locking up Davis to start the year would be the kind of opening statement Green wants to start his Defensive Player of the Year campaign. Ham said he plans on sticking with one lineup for a while, and not changing his starters game to game, so this is a grouping that the Lakers will likely try for at least a few games until re-evaluating.

The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off at 10 p.m. ET October 18th at Chase Center to kick off their 2022 seasons. The Warriors were ...

- Mar 06, 2016 - Los Angeles 112 vs. - Nov 04, 2016 - Los Angeles 117 vs. Los Angeles 106 - Nov 13, 2019 - Los Angeles 120 vs. - Feb 27, 2020 - Los Angeles 116 vs. - Feb 28, 2021 - Los Angeles 117 vs. Two last-season defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Golden State held their opponents to a field goal percentage of 43.80%, good for second in the league. Meanwhile, last year was nothing to brag about for Los Angeles (33-49), so the team is looking forward to a new start. - Mar 15, 2021 - Los Angeles 128 vs. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Los Angeles 114 Los Angeles @ Golden State

There's little doubt that Draymond Green will be the most controversial individual on opening night as the Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers ...

Just this weekend, the Warriors shelled out $250 million to extend the deals of Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. Green was all smiles as he entered the Chase Center, though. Well, Russell Westbrook is going to be a close second, but Green’s headline-grabbing preseason fight with Jordan Poole made sure that the Dubs vet would take top honors in this regard.

The Golden State Warriors hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the fourth time in eight seasons after defeating the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals.

Although they are fresh off winning another title, Golden State's 2022-23 campaign got off to a rough start when Draymond Green punched teammate Jordan Poole in the face during a Warriors practice. They also traded for Patrick Beverley, who should be a considerable upgrade for Los Angeles. The Golden State Warriors hoisted the Larry O'Brien Trophy for the fourth time in eight seasons after defeating the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals.

LeBron James will be available for Tuesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.

James has faced off with the Warriors in the NBA Finals four times (when he was on the Cleveland Cavaliers). That was their fourth title in the last eight seasons (and six times in the NBA Finals during that period). [Los Angeles Lakers ](https://www.si.com/nba/team/los-angeles-lakers)are in San Francisco to take on the [ Golden State Warriors](https://www.si.com/nba/team/golden-state-warriors) for their first game of the 2022-23 NBA regular season.

Everything you need to know about 76ers-Celtics and Lakers-Warriors as the 2022-23 season tips off.

Harden then allowed [Jayson Tatum](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065648/jayson-tatum) to coast by him for a layup on the following possession, and Embiid then committed his third foul at the other end. [Marcus Smart](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2990992/marcus-smart) gets tangled up with Philly's [Joel Embiid](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3059318/joel-embiid), who hooked his arm and drew a foul. While [Marcus Smart](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2990992/marcus-smart) was the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year last season, it was Horford (third in NBA) and [Robert Williams III](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066211/robert-williams-iii) (11th) who had the highest Defensive Real Plus Minus (DRPM) scores on the team. For all of the understandable focus on [Stephen Curry](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3975/stephen-curry)'s heroics in that series, Boston lost because its offense couldn't get it done against Golden State's defense. [LeBron James](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/1966/lebron-james) at power forward. He has already drawn three 3-point shooting fouls, including a completed four-point play, and also became the first player in the NBA to shoot the free throw for the new take-foul rule at the 6:13 mark of the first quarter. [Steph Curry](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3975/stephen-curry) era, but the franchise has leaned into their total titles in new signage around the Chase Center. [Jaylen Brown](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3917376/jaylen-brown) then came over and got in Embiid's face. [What to know about all 30 teams](/nba/story/_/id/34795174/nba-season-preview-2022-23-contenders-stars-big-questions) [Al Horford](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3213/al-horford) is plus-12 in 18 minutes played even though he's only 1-for-4 from the field for 3 points. [Golden State Warriors](/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors) received their rings after winning their fourth title in the past eight seasons. "We don't want to be one of those teams -- and you very rarely see that in the NBA -- where teams are swaying according to who their opponent is starting," Ham said during his pregame remarks.

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors received their 2021-22 NBA championship rings during a special pregame ceremony Tuesday during Champions Ring ...

Next month, the Warriors Community Foundation and Chase will launch a Championship Ring Sweepstakes, offering Warriors fans a chance to win an authentic 2021-22 NBA championship ring. Additional features on the sides of the ring include seven championship trophies to represent the franchise’s seven NBA championships, the team’s “Just Us” mantra, and more. [approximately 16 carats](https://www.nba.com/warriors/photos/warriors-2022-championship-rings) of yellow and white diamonds set into yellow gold to represent the team’s 16 wins during the 2022 NBA playoffs, marking the first time a championship ring has been made up primarily of yellow diamonds.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have announced their starting lineups for Tuesday's game.

LeBron James and the Lakers are coming off a tough year where they went just 33-49 and missed the NBA Playoffs. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.si.com/nba/team/golden-state-warriors) are hosting the [ Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.si.com/nba/team/los-angeles-lakers) at the Chase Center for their first game of the 2022-23 NBA regular season. As for the Lakers and Warriors, they both feature some of the most popular players of all time, so it's a great game to open up the first night of the season with.

The Warriors' 2022 championship rings, which were presented to the team, coaches and front-office members ahead of the Warriors' regular-season opener Tuesday ...

The ring is made up of seven carats of yellow diamonds -- a rare gem that the jewelers of Jason of Beverly Hills scoured for months to find. It was a long haul, but all part of the journey that led to this title, which makes it really special." On the other is the organization's seven Larry O'Brien Trophies displayed. And similar to how their 2015 ring resembled Oracle Arena -- with the old building's recognizable X's on its windows around the outside of the ring -- this year's has imagery of Chase Center's exterior in the same spot. The individualized custom feature, Lacob says, came from a desire to honor the four core players -- Curry, Lacob estimates he saw around 20 versions of various parts of the ring before settling on the final design. The Warriors wanted to give a nod to that championship that kicked off their dynasty seven years prior. But what it really is, is the physical manifestation of the journey. There are .91 carats of white diamonds on the inner bezel to honor the team's 91% home winning percentage in the postseason. Even after they made the Finals, ESPN's Basketball Power Index gave them just a 14% chance to win the title. But, like most any other championship ring, there is far more symbolism present than just the number of carats. "Make sure it's over the top," read another, according to Arasheben, who runs Los Angeles-based jewelry house Jason of Beverly Hills.

The Warriors received their 2022 NBA championship rings on Tuesday night and they certainly did not disappoint.

Additional features on the sides of the ring include seven Championship trophies to represent the franchise’s seven NBA Championships, the team’s “Just Us” mantra, and more." "The rings feature approximately 16 carats of yellow and white diamonds set into yellow gold to represent the team’s 16 wins during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, marking the first time a Championship ring has been made up primarily of yellow diamonds," the Warriors wrote in a statement. "Seven carats of yellow cushion cut diamonds on the bezel represent the team’s seven championships, while 43 baguettes in the bridge represent Stephen Curry’s 43-point performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals."

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Co. received their 2021-22 NBA championship rings in a ceremony ahead of the season opener vs. LeBron James and ...

The "NBA 75" logo was also added to commemorate the title coming in the league's 75th season. 6 [is being retired league-wide](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2022/08/11/bill-russell-no-6-permanently-retired-across-nba/10301336002/). [who died earlier this year at 88 years old](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2022/07/31/bill-russell-nba-celtics-legend-passes-away-88/101042728/), was honored before the Celtics' home opener Tuesday night. The Warriors went 11-1 at Chase Center in the playoffs, only dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals. All that is set on a design that mimics the Celtics' parquet floor. The Warriors never lost again.

Golden State kicked off the new NBA season in style, commemorating its 2021-22 championship season.

76ers](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/19/celtics-pay-tribute-to-bill-russell-in-season-opener-vs-76ers) The ring contains 43 baguettes on the Golden Gate bridge logo to represent Curry recording 43 points in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. It has seven carats of yellow cushion cut diamonds on its bezel to commemorate the Warriors’ seven NBA titles. While a vast portion of players from last year’s Warriors team celebrated their first NBA title, Curry along with Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala celebrated their fourth championship. The eight-time All-Star also used his platform to spread awareness of Brittney Griner, the WNBA’s Mercury star who has been wrongfully incarcerated in a Russian prison since February, on her 32nd birthday. Meanwhile, Kevin Looney earned his third NBA title.

Tuesday was the official closing of a championship season, but Curry is eying ring No. 5 this season.

“This is a moment I’m going to enjoy,” he said after the Lakers shootaround. But for a bulk of last year’s team, this is the first of what they hope to be many championship celebrations. He called Tuesday a “special night” and said it was an “amazing honor” to celebrate his fourth banner ceremony with the fans. Toscano-Anderson told reporters earlier in the day that he paid five figures to get his mother courtside seats for the coronation. Thompson remembered the dog days of summer when he and James Wiseman were working out alone as part of their rehab process at Chase Center. The day was a long time coming.

The Golden State Warriors enjoyed raising their new banner for last season's NBA title,...

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For the second consecutive season, a Russell Westbrook-led Los Angeles Lakers team has opened its season against the Golden State Warriors, and for the ...

Remember, the Lakers have finally taken the plunge and moved Anthony Davis to center. James Wiseman just came in for his first NBA minutes in over a year, and LeBron James immediately takes him to the basket. The Lakers staved off the run for a bit and even cut the lead down to six. The Lakers sorely need him to stay on the floor. The Lakers move to 1-of-7 from behind the arc in one of the more predictable struggles you'll see all season. Just when you think the Lakers have found a bit of momentum and made a 3... The Lakers need to improve if they're going to stand up to the Clippers on Thursday. But this season is unique in all of the youth the Warriors have accumulated. This is going to be a work in progress, for as long as Westbrook remains on the team. The Lakers and Warriors will see each other three more times this season, and if the Lakers hope to compete with the defending champions in any of those games, they're going to need a whole lot more out of their support cast. Speaking of doubters, we have to address the elephant in the room here. The Warriors held the Lakers to just 25 percent shooting from behind the arc, and that poor spacing allowed them to protect the rim without worrying about the Lakers punishing them from deep.

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala's rings had something special in their secret compartment.

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Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors NBA basketball game on October 18, 2022.

[Juan Toscano-Anderson](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4401416/juan-toscano-anderson) received his championship ring from his former team, the first player to accept the sparkling jewelry. ... C [Thomas Bryant](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3934723/thomas-bryant) had surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament on his left thumb and is scheduled to be re-evaluated by team doctors in about three weeks. ... [Patrick Beverley](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3964/patrick-beverley) picked up his third foul with 5:46 left in the first half and shot 1 of 5 for three points. “I'm excited for the city of Saginaw, Michigan, to get to see a kid that represents the city well and happens to be playing some really good basketball and playing at a high level his entire career in Draymond Green," Ham said. [Anthony Davis](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6583/anthony-davis) added 27 points, but the Lakers couldn't keep up in another signature, runaway third quarter by reigning NBA Finals MVP Curry and Co. “And now they get to see another kid who is the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Kerr said he will increase Thompson's minutes each game as a precaution following his return in January from an absence of more than 2 1/2 years for surgeries to his left knee and right Achilles tendon. "That has to be something that’s in our fabric, not just against Golden State but against the entire league.” “You’ve always got to be ready for the third quarters, and we were not tonight.” These guys have played at the highest level over and over and over again.” 5, then took a brief leave of absence from the team to work on his emotions. “I’m thrilled with the win,” coach Steve Kerr said.

The Lakers open the 2022-23 season at Golden State with Russell Westbrook joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the starting lineup.

Westbrook was listed as day to day because of the left hamstring injury. Westbrook played five minutes as a reserve in the team’s final preseason game Friday, when he suffered a hamstring injury. [LeBron James](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-10-17/lakers-season-preview-lebron-james-all-time-scoring-record), [Anthony Davis](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-10-18/los-angeles-lakers-anthony-davis-healthy-resolve-for-upcoming-season) and [Russell Westbrook](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-10-15/what-is-next-for-the-lakers-and-injured-russell-westbrook) healthy and ready to play Tuesday night in [the Lakers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers)’ season opener at defending champion Golden State, but also they were in the starting lineup.

The Golden State Warriors started their 2022-23 regular season with a 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The reigning champions celebrated last ...

The Warriors had a nearly perfect third quarter, exploding offensively while grounding the Lakers attack to a halt. The Lakers trio of stars mounted a weak comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, but unable to stop the Warriors, they were unable to cut the lead below 12. While Curry was 0-for-5 from three in the first half, he still scored a game-high 16 points while adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. With a 59-52 lead to start the third quarter, the Warriors had to feel good about one thing: they led despite Curry and Klay Thompson shooting 0-for-8 from three. Both teams started slowly offensively, an understandable consequence of the Warriors pregame ceremony, which forced both teams to stand around for an added 20-30 minutes after warmups than usual. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) started their 2022-23 regular season with a 123-109 win over the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com).

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 35 points and the Celtics beat the 76ers 126-117 on Tuesday night in the NBA season opener.

The 10-time All-Star frustrated the Celtics, displaying the mobility he was missing a year ago. He was able to get to the free throw line often. The 76ers are looking to contend with the top teams in the Eastern Conference with Harden embarking on his first full season in Philadelphia after being swapped for Ben Simmons late last season in a trade with Brooklyn.

For the second consecutive season, a Los Angeles Lakers team featuring Russell Westbrook has opened its season against the Golden State Warriors, ...

Remember, the Lakers have finally taken the plunge and moved Anthony Davis to center. James Wiseman just came in for his first NBA minutes in over a year, and LeBron James immediately takes him to the basket. The Lakers staved off the run for a bit and even cut the lead down to six. The Lakers sorely need him to stay on the floor. The Lakers move to 1-of-7 from behind the arc in one of the more predictable struggles you'll see all season. Just when you think the Lakers have found a bit of momentum and made a 3... The Lakers need to improve if they're going to stand up to the Clippers on Thursday. But this season is unique in all of the youth the Warriors have accumulated. This is going to be a work in progress, for as long as Westbrook remains on the team. The Lakers and Warriors will see each other three more times this season, and if the Lakers hope to compete with the defending champions in any of those games, they're going to need a whole lot more out of their support cast. Speaking of doubters, we have to address the elephant in the room here. The Warriors held the Lakers to just 25 percent shooting from behind the arc, and that poor spacing allowed them to protect the rim without worrying about the Lakers punishing them from deep.

At first glance, coach Steve Kerr was stunned by the size of the Warriors' 2022-23 NBA championship rings.

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At first glance, coach Steve Kerr was stunned by the size of the Warriors' 2022-23 NBA championship rings.

It's the first championship ring in all of sports to primarily be made up of yellow diamonds. Just like general manager Bob Myers constructing a championship roster, the rings are all about the details. “We went with yellow-gold because we consider this the golden era," ring creator Jason Arasheben told NBC Bay Area. But what it really is, is the physical manifestation of the journey. The ring itself is cool, it's flashy. "That is the story you are trying to tell with any ring.

Stephen Curry and Golden State cruised past LeBron James and the Lakers on opening night.

[Warriors may not be a runaway favorite](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/18/nba-finals-predictions-expert-picks-clippers-bucks-warriors-nuggets) in the manner they were during say, the [Kevin Durant](https://www.si.com/nba/player/kevin-durant) years. [Stephen Curry](https://www.si.com/nba/player/stephen-curry) was the only player to play over 30 minutes, and even then it was only a leisurely 33. Not in the current NBA, in which no team is head and shoulders above anyone else, [and superteams have largely gone the way of starry duos](https://www.si.com/nba/2021/10/19/end-of-nba-dynasties). “It was a ring night and that's really what we were focused on finishing the first game. [celebrated its 2022 championship with a ring ceremony](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/19/warriors-celebrate-2022-title-ring-ceremony-before-season-opener) and [breezy win over the Lakers on opening night](https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/steph-curry-reacts-to-opening-night-win-over-lakers). Still, the Warriors certainly resembled the version of themselves capable of winning it all in Game 1. Something everyone on the team has echoed since the The weeks leading up to the game were filled with [speculation about the Warriors’ future](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/12/draymond-green-warriors-jordan-poole-punch-fined). The [123–109 win against the Lakers](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/warriors-blow-out-lakers-in-season-opener-ak1987) followed a similar script to countless Warriors games from their best years. [could pick up right where it left off from when we last saw them](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/06/17/golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-2022-nba-champions-daily-cover), when Golden State was the last team standing in the playoffs. But he does have the luxury of always being able to fall back on Curry and whoever else has it going when the team needs to make a run. “It reminds me of ‘14-’15,” Kerr said of the team’s depth after the game.

The Warriors commemorated their 2021-22 NBA title prior to Tuesday night's win over the Lakers, handing out their rings and hoisting the franchise's seventh ...

That team was veteran, and this team is young guys, but the talent is really obvious." He finished the night with 33 points, the second most he has scored in a season opener (40 in 2015). It's going to be a really long journey, but this is why we play. "Ring night is never an easy game, and the first game of the season is usually filled with some nerves early on. [Klay Thompson](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6475/klay-thompson) said he would have trouble sleeping on Monday in anticipation of Tuesday's festivities. A native of Oakland, California, Toscano-Anderson said earlier in the day that he purchased courtside seats for his mother to watch the game. The Warriors' win was fueled by one of their signature third-quarter onslaughts, outscoring the Lakers by 13 points that period. "[This year's bench] reminds me a lot of the talent level. After all, the team still had a game to play. "This is a very special night," he said. The video was from 2010. "We have some other work to do before that."

Every member of the deep Golden State roster had a moment to shine in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.

A team with 11 players deserving of significant minutes is a blessing and a curse, and the Warriors understand that just one game into the season. [Boston Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/). [Moses Moody](/nba/players/3177810/moses-moody/), who nearly every Warrior says plays and behaves beyond his years, looked like he was going to be the odd man out Tuesday night. Figuring out the secret sauce is going to be the key to the 2022-23 season. But even without a field goal, the 20-year-old showed how valuable he can be as a defender with his athleticism and versatility. [Andre Iguodala](/nba/players/498289/andre-iguodala/) when he's finally ready to play. So you have to just be patient with it, and we've all gone through it at some point in your career." Both said that Warriors observers needn't worry about the on-court chemistry between the two, and they proved it with one of the signature highlights of opening night, Poole's picture-perfect pocket pass to Green for a layup in the second quarter. They, like the veterans, each had a moment in the spotlight Tuesday night. [Kevon Looney](/nba/players/2152976/kevon-looney/) did what Kevon Looney does, putting up modest counting stats (seven points, six rebounds, two assists), but finishing at a team-high plus-30 in his 21 minutes. "He's just really good," Kerr said after the game. The Warriors' motto, "Strength in Numbers," is never more evident than on ring night.

Just like that the Golden State Warriors got the regular season started with a dominant opening night win against the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 123-109.

[Recap of last night’s game](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/10/18/23412170/warriors-blowout-lakers-steph-curry-klay-thompson-lebron-james-anthony-davis) [Player grades: Warriors vs. In the end, the Warriors were able to cap the night of good vibes and celebration with a win. Andrew Wiggins was next with 20 points followed by Thompson with 18 points and Jordan Poole with 12 points. As for the game, the Warriors dominance over the Lakers came down to one key factor: continuity. Lakers](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/10/18/23412317/warriors-lakers-grades-steph-curry-andrew-wiggins-jordan-poole) [Check out our Game thread to see everyone’s live reactions during Tuesday’s matchup](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/10/18/23411405/how-to-watch-warriors-lakers) [Draymond Green’s new show includes the Jordan Poole punch, and it reeks of pro wrestling](https://www.sbnation.com/2022/10/18/23411284/draymond-greens-new-show-includes-the-jordan-poole-punch-and-it-reeks-of-pro-wrestling) [JTA shows off his championship ink](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/10/18/23411979/warriors-lakers-juan-toscano-anderson-tattoo-championship) [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) got the regular season started with a [dominant opening night win](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2022/10/18/23412170/warriors-blowout-lakers-steph-curry-klay-thompson-lebron-james-anthony-davis) against the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) by a score of 123-109.

Trailing the Celtics two games to one in the 2022 NBA Finals, the Warriors, on the road, needed a special Game 4 performance from one of the most special ...

The rings feature approximately 16 carats of yellow and white diamonds set into yellow gold to represent the team's 16 wins during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, marking the first time a Championship ring has been made up primarily of yellow diamonds. So, how did the Warriors pay tribute to Curry's Game 4 performance in the rings? [Stephen Curry](/nba/players/1685204/stephen-curry/) obliged with seven 3-pointers en route to a 43-point masterpiece, and the Warriors never looked back, winning the game 107-97 despite trailing with under five minutes to play before taking the series in six.

For the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green has always been the defensive tone-setter. No matter what anyone thinks of him at this point — his approval ...

But already being this sharp defensively — they had a defensive rating of 94.4, including limiting the Lakers to an 84.1 offensive rating in the half court — is a testament to continuity, consistency, and culture that is still intact, despite recent controversies threatening to tear it all down. Green — trusting that Klay Thompson behind him will “sink” in to take Davis — prepares to “trap the box,” or help on the drive. The Warriors are considered an elite-tier squad, with a defense that was the second-best during the 2021-2022 regular season. He isn’t willing to move off the ball, nor is he willing to even set screens for his teammates. But it’s difficult to get a disciplined and intelligent defense on the backfoot. With the floor heavily shrunk and the Warriors ready to send help from every direction, a largely stagnant half-court offense had no hope of succeeding. The help coming from Stephen Curry is the one serving as a massive indictment of the Lakers’ spacing — and perhaps their roster construction. It’s no secret that the optimal scenario James operates in is with a spaced floor, with multiple shooters surrounding him. Green is familiar with Davis’ tendencies and has famously given him fits in the past; this instance proves to be no different. His contributions on that end range from the outwardly eye-catching, to the more subtle strokes of genius that typically seems unremarkable to most observers. No matter what anyone thinks of him at this point — his approval rating among Warriors fans may have reached an all-time low — what he contributes on the court is still undeniable. There’s enough faith in Green’s history to believe that he will choose the former.

The Warriors signed Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to four-year extensions last Sunday.

These salary cuts may come as soon as this year's trade deadline in February, but more likely next offseason. [$](https://theathletic.com/3695676/2022/10/15/warriors-jordan-poole-andrew-wiggins-deals/?source=rss)). [at practice earlier this month](https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2022/10/12/golden-state-warriors-draymond-green-fined-no-suspension), it may have crystallized their fates. [$193.4 million payroll](https://hoopshype.com/salaries/)) and third-best title odds ( [+700, via FanDuel](https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/nba?tab=nba-finals)). [$140 million](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34800126/warriors-jordan-poole-finalizing-4-year-140m-extension)) and Andrew Wiggins ( [$109 million](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34802456/andrew-wiggins-golden-state-warriors-agree-4-years-109m)) to four-year extensions last Sunday ahead of Tuesday night's opener against the LA Lakers. [massive luxury tax bill](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-extending-poole-wiggins-was-no-brainer-but-the-draymond-green-decision-next-summer-wont-be-so-easy/)that comes with them — means they'll likely have to cut salaries at some point.

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors NBA basketball game on October 18, 2022.

[Juan Toscano-Anderson](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4401416/juan-toscano-anderson) received his championship ring from his former team, the first player to accept the sparkling jewelry. ... C [Thomas Bryant](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3934723/thomas-bryant) had surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament on his left thumb and is scheduled to be re-evaluated by team doctors in about three weeks. ... [Patrick Beverley](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3964/patrick-beverley) picked up his third foul with 5:46 left in the first half and shot 1 of 5 for three points. “I'm excited for the city of Saginaw, Michigan, to get to see a kid that represents the city well and happens to be playing some really good basketball and playing at a high level his entire career in Draymond Green," Ham said. [Anthony Davis](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6583/anthony-davis) added 27 points, but the Lakers couldn't keep up in another signature, runaway third quarter by reigning NBA Finals MVP Curry and Co. “And now they get to see another kid who is the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Kerr said he will increase Thompson's minutes each game as a precaution following his return in January from an absence of more than 2 1/2 years for surgeries to his left knee and right Achilles tendon. "That has to be something that’s in our fabric, not just against Golden State but against the entire league.” “You’ve always got to be ready for the third quarters, and we were not tonight.” These guys have played at the highest level over and over and over again.” 5, then took a brief leave of absence from the team to work on his emotions. “I’m thrilled with the win,” coach Steve Kerr said.