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LOS ANGELES - On Tuesday, it was announced the "Battle of California" was set to be one of the marquee matchups for NBA Opening Night.
What we know:
The 80th NBA season officially tips off on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
NBC and Peacock will host a doubleheader to celebrate, starting off with the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking on Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets at 4:30 p.m. PT.
At 7 p.m., the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Golden State Warriors at the Crypto.com Arena. Not only does this mark LeBron James and Stephen Curry's 57th matchup, it's also a historic night in that James will become the first player in league history to play 23 seasons.
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Dig deeper:
The Lakers have been busy in the offseason looking toward the future and building around their new star, Luka Dončić. Earlier this month, the team reached a three-year extension with Doncic for a reported $165 million.
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The international superstar reportedly helped bring Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to LA.
Lakers vs. Rockets on Christmas Day
What's next:
James and Durant, Olympic teammates, will face one another on Christmas Day at 5 p.m. PT.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the NBA.