Published Oct 19, 2:38pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 19, 2:38pm ET
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Updated Oct 19, 2:38pm ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors in the season opener for both ball clubs. Who has the edge in our Lakers vs Warriors pick?
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| Los Angeles Lakers | +1.5 (-105) |
| Golden State Warriors | -1.5 (-115) |
Los Angeles faced a Sacramento squad that was missing multiple key players. The list included Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, and Malik Monk.
Unfortunately, the Kings' lack of depth did not prevent them from rallying for a 117-116 victory, handing the Lakers their third straight loss and their fifth defeat in six preseason games.
Luka Doncic was spectacular, scoring a game-high 31 points, along with nine assists and five rebounds. The versatile guard also knocked down six of his 11 attempts from deep.
The Warriors fell behind by double digits after the first quarter and trailed by 11 points entering the fourth quarter. Golden State managed to get within three points down the stretch.
Ultimately, their rally came up short, as both Will Richard and L.J. Cryer missed game-tying 3-pointers in the final moments of this contest, enabling the Clippers to hold on for 106-103 victory.
Stephen Curry was the team's top scorer, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists. He shot 7-for-16 overall and a respectable 4-for-8 from 3-point range.
Following a 1-5 preseason record, Los Angeles enters this tilt as a 1.5-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Los Angeles has won three of the previous five meetings. At the same time, LeBron James isn't expected to return to the rotation until mid-November. With that in mind, the edge goes to the Golden State in this divisional showdown.
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Golden State Warriors
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