Jimmy Butler, Warriors down LeBron James-less Lakers in opener

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Jimmy Butler scored 31 points and Stephen Curry added 23 as the visiting Golden State Warriors opened the season with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

Jonathan Kuminga produced 17 points and nine rebounds and Buddy Hield also had 17 points for the Warriors, who took control with an 18-4 scoring burst to open the second half.

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