Steph Curry also had a big game, dropping 23 points, four assists, three steals and a block. He shot 6-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-9 from deep. Making things even better for the Warriors, Curry made history in the process with his performance.

Golden State opened the season in style on Tuesday night, going on the road and beating the Los Angeles Lakers 119-109, in a game that they controlled for almost the entirety.

Butler controlled the game's pace for the majority of his 35 minutes, living at the free throw line, stalking the back side of the defense and bringing the team over the finish line in crunch time.

Although LeBron James wasn’t able to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener, he’s making sure they learn from their loss to Golden State. Coach JJ Redick said James was