Just like any high-stakes division matchup, tempers flared throughout the game. Late in the first quarter, Warriors center Kevon Looney met Lakers superstar Anthony Davis at the basket with a shove to the ground, resulting in a common foul being called.

The Dallas Mavericks engineered a stunning road upset over the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics on Thursday, leading by as many as 27 points en route

Anthony Davis won't make his Mavericks debut Thursday vs. the Celtics as the center remains out with an abdominal strain.

The Lakers had been in the market for a big man, although names such as Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner floated around. The need for a center grew after the Lakers traded away Davis, and they filled that void by landing Williams in the deal with the Hornets.

The former championship teammates will find themselves sharing the floor just two weeks after being separated by L.A.'s blockbuster Luka Doncic trade.

Even without Anthony Davis, the Lakers continue to play an energetic, winning style of basketball, and it got them a win over the Warriors.

After being traded to the Warriors, Jimmy Butler coincidentally will make his debut with another team that traded him.

Ahead of the Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers game, let's try to contemplate the situation and figure out whether Jimmy Butler could make his debut tonight or not.

The Miami Heat have agreed to trade the six-time All-Star forward to the Golden State Warriors, the teams announced on Thursday.