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NBA Twitter reacts to Steph Curry’s 33-point performance in opening night win vs. Lakers

It didn’t take long for the defending champions to get back to business on the opening night of the NBA season. After raising the 2022 championship banner into the rafters and receiving their rings, the Golden State Warriors quickly reminded everyone why they were crowned champions last season. 

Steph Curry helped the Warriors cruise to a victory over the Lakers with a game-high 33 points on 10-of-22 shooting from the floor with four made triples. The reigning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player added seven assists, six boards and four steals in 33 minutes. 

Along with Curry’s dazzling performance, a barrage in the third quarter from the Warriors helped Golden State surge past Los Angeles. The Warriors outscored the Lakers 32-19 in the third quarter alone. 

While the Lakers attempted to get back into the game late, Andrew Wiggins buried three triples in the final frame to seal Golden State’s win over Los Angeles, 123-109.

Following the Warriors’ win on opening night. NBA Twitter was buzzing with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans, players and analysts were saying about the Warriors and Lakers on Tuesday night.

This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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