The Lakers fell 119-109 to the Warriors in their season opener, continuing familiar third-quarter struggles under coach JJ Redick.

LeBron James missed a season opener for the first time in his career with a sciatic nerve issue.

Luka Doncic scored 43 points, but 19 team turnovers exposed ongoing chemistry issues with new center Deandre Ayton in the loss.

1On the day before the Lakers opened their regular season, JJ Redick said what excited him most about a new year was “the chaos.” It’s the constant need to problem solve, to find new ways for his team to improve and to handle the grind of each game.

After the Lakers’ loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday , that challenge has officially begun as the 119-109 setback gave a first glimpse at just how much the Lakers still have to

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