NBA Matchups: October 21

Mike Gallagher    //    Oct 21, 2025 Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry, NBA, NBA Featured, NBA Full Stat Projections, NBA In-Season, NBA Matchups, NBA Props

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off tonight with two marquee matchups: Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers. How will Steph Curry fare in Game 1 of his 17th season? Mike Gallagher likes the matchup for Curry against a Lakers team lacking in perimeter defenders. He details the slate from every angle with his NBA Matchups column.