The Warriors ended up mounting a 23-9 run to start the third quarter, and Luka Doncic was the only Lakers player to score during that stretch before Marcus Smart finally hit a free throw to end their dry spell. The Warriors have got a 78-64 lead now with 5:29 left in the period.

First, the Thunder played a double-overtime thriller against the new-look Houston Rockets, holding on to win 125-124 in an instant classic. And in California, the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers lost their home opener 119-109 to the Golden State Warriors.

Luka Doncic nearly recorded a triple-double in Lakers vs. Warriors and joined Kobe Bryant with his 40 points in a season opener.

The NBA has officially returned. Basketball tipped off with an opening night doubleheader on Tuesday, and it certainly didn't disappoint. First, the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder picked up an exhilarating 125-124 double-overtime victory.

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point night to beat the Lakers 119-109 on Tuesday.