Steph Curry scores 33 as Golden State Warriors open title defense with win over Los Angeles Lakers; LeBron James scores 31
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The Celtics planned to plant their flag atop the NBA by beating the Warriors. Golden State had other ideas. - The Boston Globe
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The Celtics planned to plant their flag atop the NBA by beating the Warriors. Golden State had other ideas. - The Boston Globe
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