Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Lakers announced that forward/center Maxi Kleber will be sidelined for approximately two weeks with an oblique strain. The news comes on the day of the NBA’s season opening, where the Lakers are set to play the Golden State Warriors to begin the season.

The NBA season tips off with two Western Conference games on Tuesday night. NBC's doubleheader concludes with a marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. An injury will sideline LeBron James,

Alas, we soldier on without them, as their teams now must. The Rockets, Thunder, Lakers and Warriors will tip off the 2025-26 season on Tuesday, even if they have to do so at least at full strength. So, with the season set to tip off, let's pick some best bets for Tuesday's slate with odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 PM ET and Warriors vs. Lakers at 10 PM ET. Lineups, injuries, players, where to watch, and more.

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The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday on Opening Night from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Here's a look at top NBA player props for Curry and Doncic on Tuesday, Oct. 21 with odds from DraftKings Sportsbook and recommendations from the SportsLine Projection Model. For a full game forecast of Warriors vs.