When and Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs Lakers?
The 2025 NBA season opened with Golden State Warriors facing the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. The game took place at Crypto.com Arena on October 21.
Fans in the United States could watch it live on NBC, which marked the channel’s return to NBA broadcasting after over two decades. The same feed streamed on Peacock for those preferring online access. Viewers in India could follow the action on the NBA App or NBA League Pass, with coverage starting early on October 22 local time.
The match tipped off at 10 p.m. Eastern Time, which was 7:30 a.m. on October 22 in India. Both teams carried high expectations. Luka Doncic made his regular season debut for the Lakers. LeBron James was ruled out due to a sciatica problem. Steph Curry led Golden State, supported by new teammate Jimmy Butler, who joined late last season.
NBC’s commentary team featured Noah Eagle calling play by play. Grant Hill provided analysis, and Ashley ShahAhmadi reported from courtside. Tracy McGrady joined studio coverage during breaks.
Fans without cable could stream live through Peacock or Fubo. Audio commentary was available on SiriusXM channel 86 in the U.S. For replays and highlights, NBA.com and YouTube channels carried post-game coverage worldwide.
The matchup ended with the Warriors beating the Lakers 119–109. Curry and Butler led Golden State’s offense while Doncic scored heavily for the Lakers in LeBron’s absence. The result gave the Warriors a strong start to the new season.
A Quick Overview
- Game day was October 21, 2025
- Venue was Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- TV broadcast was on NBC
- Streaming was through Peacock and NBA League Pass
- Game time in India was 7:30 a.m. on October 22.
Fans can still watch replays and highlights on NBA’s official YouTube and app. The season began with excitement and hinted at another competitive year between these two rivals.
Disclaimer
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