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#3 Warriors host Lakers, 25th December 2018
With the addition of LeBron James to a Lakers roster that had already run them close in each of their matchups last season, expect this West Coast rivalry to reach a level of heat never attained by a Warriors-Lakers game from the past.
3 of the past 4 contests between the greatest player on the planet and the greatest team of all time, produced unforgettable moments and fostered a whole new level of popularity for the NBA that it previously never had.
It will be fascinating to see how the Lakers measure up against the team they hope to topple, even if the Warriors are more heavily stacked against the rest of the league than ever. A team with LeBron on it will always stand a chance in any basketball game.
Note: The Lakers also play the Warriors on 21st January and 4th April at the Staples Center, while the Warriors will host the Lakers on 2nd February at the Oracle Arena.
