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Steph Curry scores 33 as Golden State Warriors open title defense with win over Los Angeles Lakers; LeBron James scores 31

The 2022-23 NBA season began Tuesday night as the Golden State Warriors received their 2021-22 championship rings and raised another banner before beating the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109. Stephen Curry had 33 points in the win, despite an off-shooting night from 3-point range (4 of 13). For the Lakers, LeBron James began his pursuit of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record by notching 31 points. Here's a recap of all the action from opening night.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 18, 2022. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 18, 2022. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)