Lakers Open Against Warriors, Feature on TV 34 Times…
Lakers fans are buzzing more than a beehive made of pop rocks as the 2025-26 season schedule has made its grand entrance. Opening Night promises fireworks as the Lakers face the Warriors, igniting the famed LeBron and Curry showdown. On Christmas Day, they’ll dance with the Houston Rockets, now boasting Kevin Durant, making Christmas dinner feel more exciting than a triple cheese pizza with extra cheese. Although no Dallas Mavericks matchups on these special nights, expect sparks in November at the Emirates NBA Cup. This season, the Lakers’ rigorous schedule will fly them 43,000 miles, down from last year’s 44,000—which means they’ll have more frequent flyer miles than a migrating albatross.
The Lakers will be shining more brightly on TV screens this season, with 34 televised games, almost half the season, displaying the starry duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Their longest road trip includes eight away games back-to-back, only to be mirrored by an eight-game home stand that might bring more drama than a soap opera. Playing in West Group B for the Emirates NBA Cup, they will be clashing swords with the Mavericks, Clippers, Grizzlies, and Pelicans. As the Cup Nights feature test the Lakers’ endurance, fans can look forward to knockout thrills amplified by Amazon Prime—as intense as a squirrel piloting a space shuttle.
