Warriors to host Lakers on NBA opening night

The Warriors will host LeBron James and the Lakers to begin the defense of their NBA Championship. As the Warriors get ready for next season, most of their schedule is still unknown but their opening night opponent was announced on Saturday. 

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Warriors will host the Lakers at Chase Center on Oct. 18 and receive their rings before the game.

“Scheduled for the NBA’s 2022-23 opening night and ring ceremony on TNT: Lakers at Warriors, Oct. 18, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium,” Charania tweeted.

This will be the second straight year that the Warriors have played the Lakers on the NBA's opening night. Last season, the Warriors beat the Lakers 121-114 in Los Angeles on Oct. 19. Stephen Curry led the way for the Warriors with 21 points and 10 assists. James had 34 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for the Lakers and Anthony Davis added 33 points and 11 rebounds.