The Warriors ran away with a 16-4 third-quarter run, eventually beating Luka Dončić (43 points) and the Lakers 119-109 to cap our opening night doubleheader.

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Lakers’ 7-foot center instantly floated as trade candidate after franchise debut vs. Warriors originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The pressure of playing under the bright lights in Los Angeles never lets up for anyone, even for former No. 1 overall NBA Draft picks.

Jimmy Butler III shows he's got it in Game 1, Luka Dončić begins to take the baton and Jonathan Kuminga slots right in.

On opening night, the Warriors discarded the Lakers despite 43 points from Luka Dončić. On Thursday, they backed that up with a 137-131 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets, who were led by Aaron Gordon 's unbelievable 50-point performance.

Stephen Curry and Co. spoiled Aaron Gordon's 50-point career-high night during Warriors vs. Nuggets. Check stats

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Jonathan Kuminga played well against the Lakers, but one specific play caught Warriors star Draymond Green's attention.