Overview
- Golden State opened 2025–26 with a 119-109 win over the Lakers despite 43 points from Luka Dončić.
- Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 31 points and a perfect 16-for-16 night at the foul line.
- Butler disclosed a bet with Draymond Green that he will finish the season with a higher free-throw percentage than Stephen Curry.
- Curry went 8-for-8 on free throws and responded to the wager by telling Butler he has "no chance."
- Career context favors Curry at roughly 91% from the line versus Butler at 84.4%, with both sitting at 100% after the opener.