OAKLAND, Calif. Charlie Coyle Jersey . -- The night started with a laser-light show and a video montage. Then pyrotechnics fired around the arena while the starters sneaked under a giant white sheet hanging from the scoreboard above centre court. And when the curtain finally lifted on the 2013-14 Golden State Warriors, the real fireworks began. Klay Thompson scored a career-high 38 points in a spectacular shooting performance, and the Warriors whipped the Los Angeles Lakers 125-94 in their much-anticipated season opener Wednesday night. "A lot to live up to, but thats all right," Thompson said. "I dont think Ill keep my average up, but thats all right, too." Thompson finished 15 of 19 from the floor, including 5 of 7 from 3-point range, to lead the Warriors to the runaway win. He capped it off with a handshake and a hug in the locker room from his father, former NBA player Mychal Thompson, who was working the game on the Lakers radio broadcast. "Great job," his father told him. But it was far from a one-man show. David Lee added 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, and Stephen Curry had 10 points and six assists as the Warriors trounced a rebuilding Lakers team playing without Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. Golden State led by 19 at the half, 33 at the end of the third quarter and 35 early in the fourth. "I thought it was a thing of beauty from beginning to end," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. Jodie Meeks scored 14 points and Pau Gasol had 12 points and seven rebounds for an overmatched Los Angeles team playing on back-to-back nights. The Lakers beat the Clippers on Tuesday night in their season opener. "We probably let our emotions get too high," Lakers coach Mike DAntoni said. "And give Golden State credit, Klay Thompson just lit us up." After a lacklustre preseason, the Warriors showed why so many believe they can contend for the Western Conference title. Thompson swished shots. New addition Andre Iguodala distributed the ball. Big man Andrew Bogut protected the paint. Lee piled up putback points. Even Curry got in the mix, though he wasnt needed to be anywhere close to the made-for-TV star he was while leading Golden State to the second round of the playoffs last season. On one play in the third quarter, Iguodala stole the ball and whirled a behind-the-back pass on a fast break to Lee, who touched it back to Iguodala for a layup that brought the announced sellout crowd of 19,596 roaring to its feet. Iguodala finished with seven points, four rebounds and four assists. "It was fun to watch," Curry said. Far fewer Lakers fans than usual showed up at Oracle Arena. And the ones who did were easily drowned out by the home fans expecting big things in the basketball-united Bay Area, where the Warriors are the only NBA team. Not much is expected of the Lakers, who surprised some with their season-opening win over the Clippers behind 76 points from their reserves. Los Angeles bench scored 52 against the Warriors. DAntoni is using a bigger rotation after the Lakers lost Dwight Howard and Metta World Peace in the off-season. Bryant also hasnt returned to practice this fall since tearing his left Achilles tendon against the Warriors late last season and Nash was given the game off to rest with the Lakers playing on back-to-back nights. A day later than expected, their absences finally showed. The Warriors outshot the Lakers 53.5 to 39.3 per cent, outrebounded them 48 to 39 and looked far more talented and together than their neighbours to the south. "Growing pains. We have a lot of young guys on this team, myself included. Theyre going to happen," Meeks said. And for a change, Golden State also had the brightest star. Thompson scored 16 points and made all four of his 3-pointers to help the Warriors take a 26-16 lead after the first quarter. He had 27 points at halftime. Thompson, who also had three rebounds and one assist, left to a standing ovation with 13.3 seconds remaining in the third quarter and the Warriors up 96-62. His previous career high was 34 points in the Game 2 win at San Antonio in the second round of the playoffs in the spring, part of a surprising run that set the stage for high hopes this season. "When we are clicking," Jackson said, "we know how good we can be." NOTES: DAntoni said the tentative plan is to rest Nash for one game in back-to-back sets to keep the 39-year-old point guard fresh. ... Jackson said his one regret as Golden States coach is not calling a timeout when Bryant tore his Achilles tendon last season. He said he didnt realize Bryant was that hurt until later. The Lakers intentionally fouled the Warriors to let Bryant come off the floor after he made two free throws. Jackson said he apologized to Bryant between exhibition games in China this preseason. "Typical Kobe. He said, Thank you. Appreciate it. But he said hes coming after us next time he sees us," Jackson said. ... Warriors SF Harrison Barnes sat out with left foot inflammation, as expected, but was in uniform. Jackson said Barnes will sit out again Thursday night at the Clippers. Brett Hull Jersey .Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems to be leaning the fiscally responsible way.Let me put it like this: Its going to be a challenge, Jones said of re-signing both of Dallas biggest potential free agents. Jacob Trouba Team North America Jersey . Gustafsson controlled the first round after getting top position on a throw, and came out much more forcefully in the second, buckling Manuwa with a Muay Thai knee, and finishing him off with strikes on the ground.CHICAGO - For much of the night, it looked as if Jonas Hiller was the only player on the ice for Calgary. The Chicago Blackhawks kept pressuring the veteran goaltender, and he turned them away over and over again.Playing on weary legs at the very end, Hiller stuck around long enough to get his first win for the Flames.Hiller made 49 saves and Mikael Backlund scored at 4:35 of overtime, lifting Calgary to a 2-1 victory at Chicago on Wednesday.Tonight was probably not our best effort, but we found a way and worked hard and got better the longer the game went, said Hiller, who began his career with Anaheim and signed a $9 million, two-year contract with Calgary in July.Dennis Wideman also scored for the Flames, who were coming off a 3-2 shootout win at Nashville on Tuesday.The Blackhawks controlled the action for much of the game, enjoying a whopping 50-18 advantage in shots on goal. But Hiller was outstanding and Backlund used a wrist shot to beat Corey Crawford on the goaltenders glove side for his first goal of the season.I was happy that we didnt have to go to the shootout, Hiller said. I had a little tired legs there at the end.Andrew Shaw scored in the third period and Crawford had 16 saves in Chicagos first loss in three games.The overtime began with a nice stop by Crawford on Paul Byrons breakaway opportunity just 40 seconds into the extra period. Brad Richards had a chance to win the game for the Blackhawks, but his tip off a nice pass from Duncan Keith went wide.They stole the game, Chicagos Marian Hossa said. We had so many shots after the first period, and we just kept going. We played well, but we couldnt put the puck in the net. Their goalie, he deserves all the credit.The Blackhawks played keepaway for much of the first two periods, but Hiller stepped up and the Flames jumped in front at 11:55 of the second. Joe Colborne won a faceoff with Jonathan Toews and sent the puck back to Wideman, who let loose with a long slap shot that went off the stick of Blackhawks rookie Trevor van Riemsdyk and into the net.That was the only goal until the Blackhawks were successful on their seventh power play with 5:45 left in regulation. With Wideman in the penalty box for hookinng, Shaw tipped Patrick Sharps long slap shot past Hiller for his second goal. Craig Hartsburg Jersey. Chicago had a couple chances for the tiebreaking score in regulation, but was unable to connect. Hiller stopped Patrick Kanes backhander in the final seconds.Our best shots, we probably had six or seven A-plus chances that didnt even get a shot on net, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. We were looking for a better play, missed shot, blocked, too tight or missed the net. Those were the ones that didnt even add up on the scoresheet as far as shots. But those were the quality chances we missed.The Blackhawks outshot the weary Flames 18-2 in the first, but Hillers solid play kept the game scoreless. He stopped an open Kane with about 4 1/2 minutes left in the opening period, and denied Jeremy Morin on consecutive shots in the second.Daniel Carcillo also misplayed a prime opportunity 6 1/2 minutes into the game after Ben Smiths drive and dish created an open side of the net for the winger. Sharp had a nice look in the second, and then slammed his stick against the glass after Hiller made the save.We played with fire, Calgary coach Bob Hartley said. Hills gave us an unbelievable game and our penalty killing I think was the story with Jonas performance.Before Widemans goal in the second, the Flames best scoring opportunity was Byrons short-handed breakaway midway through the first. Byron beat Crawford, but he shot it off the inside of the right post.Calgary had another good look five minutes into the second, but Crawford was there to stop Brian McGrattan.NOTES: LW Brandon Bollig played 7 1/2 minutes in his first game in Chicago since he was traded to Calgary in June. Bollig made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in 2012 and spent three seasons with them. ... Blackhawks D Michal Rozsival (upper body) is back at practice and could return for Saturdays game against Nashville. ... Flames LW Lance Bouma is day to day with a facial injury. Calgary also scratched RW David Jones and D Deryk Engelland with lower-body injuries. ... RW Kris Versteeg (lower body) and D Kyle Cumiskey were the other scratches for Chicago.___Jay Cohen can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/jcohenap Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '