Luka scores 43, but Butler's Warriors top Lakers 119-109 in a LeBron-less season opener

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109 on Tuesday night in both teams' season opener. LeBron James missed a season opener for the first time in his 23 years in the NBA, watching from the Lakers' bench.