Lakers to Face Warriors on Opening Night…
The NBA teaser reel for the 2025-26 season is unspooling, and hold onto your foam fingers because the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day is as shocking as finding a clown in a library! While many fans expected to see the Lakers go head-to-head with the Dallas Mavericks or the Golden State Warriors—the latter due to the age-old rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry—the NBA decided to shake up Christmas with a surprise matchup this year. But don’t worry, like a squirrel hoarding its favorite nuts, we still get our LeBron-Curry face-off on Opening Night.
Now, the Lakers have a history of trying to jump-start their seasons by snapping losing streaks. Last year, they finally beat the Timberwolves on Opening Night, and this time they’ve got their sights set on the Warriors. That’s right, they’re hoping to turn a losing streak into a legendary winning spree—a bit like trying to turn a broken toaster into a spaceship. Meanwhile, the Warriors are keeping everyone on their toes by holding off on making any offseason moves, leaving fans wondering if they’re planning to unveil a secret weapon or just forgot to set their alarm clocks. Either way, Opening Night is sure to roast some marshmallows of excitement with James and Curry in the spotlight!
