Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors (43-20) will travel to crypto.com Arena to take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (27-35) during NBA Saturday night. We have you covered on everything there is to know about the matchup before they face off.
Perhaps the biggest storyline in the NBA this season has been the disappointment that is the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite still receiving brilliant play from LeBron James, the Russell Westbrook trade and Anthony Davis’ lack of durability have ultimately been the team’s demise.
While the Warriors may be second in the Western Conference standings entering this matchup, they have sorely struggled as of late just like the Lakers. Golden State has gone 3-7 in their last 10 games and they are coming off a 122-113 loss to the Dallas Mavericks that featured Stephen Curry not taking a single shot attempt in the fourth quarter for the first time in his NBA career.
For the Lakers, getting a win as they avoid sliding to the final play-in spot in the Western Conference standings is the goal. Meanwhile, the Warriors have the Memphis Grizzlies within a half-game and will get passed up if they lose and the Grizz take care of business against the Orlando Magic.
Here is everything to know for when the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers face-off during NBA Saturday:
How to Watch Warriors vs Lakers
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Warriors vs Lakers:
Date: Saturday, March 5
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
TV Channel: ABC
Injury Report for Warriors vs Lakers
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Gary Payton II (knee soreness) OUT, Andre Iguodala (back) OUT, Draymond Green (back) OUT, James Wiseman (knee) OUT
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James (knee) QUESTIONABLE, Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) QUESTIONABLE, Anthony Davis (ankle) OUT, Kendrick Nunn (knee) OUT, Avery Bradley (knee) PROBABLE
Projected Starting Lineups for Warriors vs Lakers
Golden State Warriors Projected Starting Lineup: G Stephen Curry, G Klay Thompson, F Andrew Wiggins, F Jonathan Kuminga, C Kevon Looney
Los Angeles Lakers Projected Starting Lineup: G Russell Westbrook, G Austin Reaves, F Malik Monk, F LeBron James, C Dwight Howard
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