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The NBA has unveiled one of the most anticipated early-season matchups of the 2026-27 campaign, and the fans are already very excited for it. The early-season fixture has pitted Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors against Luka Doncic and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers.
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The California showdown is scheduled for Wednesday 21 October and will be broadcast on ESPN as part of Opening Week. Doncic, now the centrepiece of the Lakers following major roster changes that include the departure of LeBron James, will face Curry’s Warriors in what is expected to be a high-profile in-state rivalry game.
Stephen Curry vs Luka Doncic? Warriors and Lakers set for iconic NBA opening week clash
The Lakers are building around the Slovenian superstar alongside players such as Austin Reaves in a post-LeBron era. The NBA legend recently transferred to the Philadelphia 76ers. The full 2026-27 schedule is due for wider release later this week, but this early announcement has already generated significant buzz among fans eager for the return of regular-season basketball.
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