The Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET at Chase Center. The Warriors, with a 22-22 record, are currently 11th in the Western Conference and just broke a two-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bulls 131-106.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are sitting in fifth place with a 24-18 record and are on a two-game win streak, recently beating the Boston Celtics 117-96. Back on December 25 this season, the Lakers beat the Warriors 115-113, ending a three-game losing streak against them. Historically, the two teams have squared off 439 times, with the Lakers winning 263 times and the Warriors taking 176 wins.
Warriors vs. Lakers: Prediction
The Warriors score 111.4 points a game this season and allow 111.3, which puts them in the middle of the pack for both offense and defense. They’re doing well on the boards, grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game (3rd in the league), but they give up 45, which is 23rd. They’re also hitting 15.4 threes per game, ranking 4th, and shooting 36.6% from deep.
The Lakers also put up 111.4 points a game but allow a bit more at 112.8. They’re ranked 18th in offense and 14th in defense. Their rebounding is a weak point, pulling down only 41.3 per game (3rd worst in the NBA) and giving up 43.9, which is 14th. From three-point range, they make just 12 per game, which is 4th worst, and shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc.
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 Gui Santos
- C Trayce Jackson-Davis
Los Angeles Lakers
- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Max Christie
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF Lebron James
- C Anthony Davis
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries Update
The Warriors have Kyle Anderson questionable with a hamstring injury, while Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green are out with an ankle and calf issue, respectively.
On the other hand, the Lakers will be missing Jalen Hood-Schifino, who is questionable due to a hamstring injury, and Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt, who are out with knee injuries.
