The Los Angeles Lakers start off the 2015-2016 NBA season against No. 1 draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles had an up-and-down preseason, but are hoping that with a little luck (and good health) they can exceed the modest expectations that have been placed upon them. After some contemplation, head coach Byron Scott decided that the Lakers would use a starting five consisting of Kobe Bryant, Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle, Roy Hibbert, and D’Angelo Russell.
Bryant will set an NBA-record for the most seasons played with one team (20) tonight, and will be returning from a bruised leg that sidelined him for the final three games of the preseason. Backup guard Marcelo Huertas is still dealing with some hamstring issues, but should be good to play.
Check out the highlights below:
Clarkson to the basket to score the first points of the season for the Lakers! https://t.co/FzP1cFUSmE
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Congrats on 20 years as a Laker, Kobe https://t.co/tvsmI5eGjn
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Kobe with the nice turn around in the post! https://t.co/eqzXajbh8b
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Randle with the slam!!! https://t.co/APiM26gODK
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Still can't believe Clarkson was the 46th pick…such a steal https://t.co/TZ7Pd5oGmm
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Oh my…Swaggy P!!!! https://t.co/BNGu6HrXmw
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
At the end of 1, Lakers lead 31-22. Check out the highlights here:https://t.co/sCIbJWJvhI
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 29, 2015
Kobe crossover x2! https://t.co/ZEpqo8grSc
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Russell with his first official NBA basket! https://t.co/ljrYh6Lrvi
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Kobe showing he still has it https://t.co/qAmom9kVad
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
At halftime, Lakers lead 60-51 against Timberwolves. Check out highlights:https://t.co/sCIbJWJvhI
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 29, 2015
Randle with the And-1 on KG https://t.co/gaygBqQqBE
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Randle says hi to KG https://t.co/5xSKwmr2GF
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Kobe with the basket and the foul! https://t.co/HTRv30bk08
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Randle can handle going coast-to-coast https://t.co/YTKy8hHPEJ
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Randle going right at Towns! https://t.co/rB8hNmksq7
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Russell with the nice jumper off the Hibbert screen https://t.co/6rMrmD8VbQ
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Nice ball movement for a swaggy 3! https://t.co/tZYvKAYFM0
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
At the end of 3, Lakers lead 95-88. Check out the highlights here:https://t.co/sCIbJWJvhI
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 29, 2015
Count on Huertas to bring a little Razzle-dazzle to the game! https://t.co/Tx4iiy7K5R
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Randle spins on Towns and scores! https://t.co/bAUJQsW98f
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) October 29, 2015
Lou Williams had a decent look but misses the game-winner and Lakers lose 112-111 to the Wolves on Opening Night.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) October 29, 2015
