The Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 8:00 PM ET, at Chase Center. The Warriors are currently sitting at the 7th seed in the Western Conference with a 15-12 record. They’ve fallen off from their earlier spot at the top, having won just four of their last 10 games. However, they did manage to break a three-game losing streak recently, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103.
The Lakers, on the other hand, are 16-12 and in 6th place in the West. Like the Warriors, they were once among the top teams. However, unlike the Warriors, they have been playing better lately, winning three games in a row, including a 103-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Over the years, the Warriors and Lakers have faced off 438 times in the regular season, with Golden State winning 176 of those games and L.A. taking 262.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction
So far this season, the Warriors have been putting up 113.1 points per game, ranking 13th in the league, while allowing 110.8 points on the other end (11th). They’ve been strong on the boards, grabbing 47.3 rebounds per game (3rd in the NBA), but struggle a bit on defense, giving up 46.0 rebounds (4th-worst). When it comes to shooting from deep, Golden State is among the best, averaging 15.4 three-pointers per game (4th in the NBA) and hitting 37.2% of them, which is 11th overall.
The Lakers are averaging 111.1 points per game, which puts them 20th in scoring while giving up 113.7 points (18th). On the glass, they’re near the bottom, with 41.6 rebounds per game (4th-worst) and allowing 44.7 rebounds (22nd). As for their three-point shooting, the Lakers are also struggling, making just 11.5 per game (4th-worst) and shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc, ranking 22nd in that category. Despite these issues, they’re still working on improving their game.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Golden State Warriors
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- PG Stephen Curry
- SG Dennis Schroder
- SF Andrew Wiggins
- PF Jonathan Kuminga
- C Kevon Looney
Los Angeles Lakers
- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Max Christie
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF Cam Reddish
- C Christian Koloko
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries Update
The Warriors have Moses Moody listed as questionable with a knee issue, while Draymond Green is also questionable because of an ankle injury.
The Lakers have a few players out, including Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood (both with knee injuries). Jalen Hood-Schifino is questionable with a hamstring problem, and Jaxson Hayes is out with an ankle injury.
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